Which type of glucose is used for the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)?
Disease description:
During my recent prenatal checkup, I underwent the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) and found the glucose solution to be very sweet and pleasant to drink. Could you please tell me what type of glucose is used in the OGTT?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Lei
The glucose solution used for the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) consists of 75 g of anhydrous glucose powder dissolved in warm water. This glucose powder is specifically formulated by hospitals for OGTT. The OGTT is a diagnostic method for diabetes that measures blood glucose levels via blood sampling. During the test, the patient first undergoes fasting blood sampling, then drinks the 75 g anhydrous glucose solution prepared in warm water, and subsequently has blood drawn again at 1 hour and 2 hours post-consumption to assess blood glucose levels. If needed, please consult a qualified physician.
