In the 'Symptoms - Glandular' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about recent 2-hour postprandial blood glucose tests:
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If you have had a 2-hour postprandial blood glucose test carried out within the past 3 months, what was the result?
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...indicates |
...and suggests |
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"Not tested in past 3 months / don't know" |
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"Under 160mg/dL (normal)" |
2hr postprandial glucose < 160mg% |
A symptom |
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"160-200mg/dL (impaired glucose tolerance)" |
2hr postprandial glucose 160-200mg% |
A symptom |
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"201-250mg/dL (diabetes)" |
2hr postprandial glucose 201-250mg% |
A symptom |
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"Over 250mg/dL (uncontrolled diabetes)" |
2hr postprandial glucose > 250mg% |
A symptom |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
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Diabetes Type II |
If the two-hour value after glucose load is between 140-200mg/dl, a person is said to have impaired glucose tolerance and this indicates a high risk of developing diabetes. |
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Diabetes Type II |
(Obvious connection) |
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GLOSSARY
Deciliter (dL)
0.1 or one tenth of a liter.
Diabetes Mellitus (Diabetes, Diabetic, Diabetics)
A disease with increased blood glucose levels due to lack or ineffectiveness of insulin. Diabetes is found in two forms; insulin-dependent diabetes (juvenile-onset) and non-insulin-dependent (adult-onset). Symptoms include increased thirst; increased urination; weight loss in spite of increased appetite; fatigue; nausea; vomiting; frequent infections including bladder, vaginal, and skin; blurred vision; impotence in men; bad breath; cessation of menses; diminished skin fullness. Other symptoms include bleeding gums; ear noise/buzzing; diarrhea; depression; confusion.
Glucose
A sugar that is the simplest form of carbohydrate. It is commonly referred to as blood sugar. The body breaks down carbohydrates in foods into glucose, which serves as the primary fuel for the muscles and the brain.
Milligram (mg, Milligrams)
0.001 or a thousandth of a gram.
Postprandial
Following a meal.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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