Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT)
Gestational diabetes, or diabetes during pregnancy, is a disorder of carbohydrate metabolism that causes a pregnant woman's blood sugar level to rise.
The Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT) is a medical test used to assess how well your body processes sugar (glucose). During pregnancy it is commonly used to diagnose gestational diabetes.
To take the test, you must not eat or drink anything (except water) from the evening before until the test is completed. The test is conducted in the morning at Elite Clinic’s general laboratory.
Upon arrival, a fasting blood glucose level will be measured from a vein sample.
After that, the woman taking the test must drink a glucose solution dissolved in water. The liquid should be consumed within 3–5 minutes.
Blood glucose levels will then be measured from a vein sample one hour and two hours after drinking the glucose solution. During the test, eating or drinking is not allowed; it is recommended to sit or lie down calmly.
The entire procedure takes about 3–4 hours.