University:
Liberty University
Course:
BIOM 500 | Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
Academic year:

2024
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249

Pages:

5
Author:

Sheha A.

Glycourea Glycourea is the name of the level of blood glucose. Below 5.5 mmol/l GT interpretation If glucose is 2 mmol/l It is confirmed as a diagnosis of diabetes. Or fasting glucose about diagnosis of diabetes Elevated GTT Conclusion Elevated GTT is classical one in other cases like inhaoling ending at 2hr. Also having glucose content is 5.5 mmol/l Interpretation: If the glucose level is below 5.5 mmol/l then it can be considered as normal. Glucose challenge test (CGCT) In this test the level of glucose in the blood is measured after the consumption of 75gm of glucose in 200 ml of water. Interpretation: At this test the blood glucose level should not be utilized at 2hrs. The excess of glucose indicates that glucose is not being utilized or stored properly. If this test is above 11.1 mmol/l then the patient is classified as having impaired glucose tolerance. If this test is above 11.1-14 mmol/l then the patient is classified as having gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is > 140 mg/dl Diabetes mellitus indicates that increased blood sugar due to the inability of the body to process it. GCT is a screening test for gestational diabetes. A continuous rise in glucose level indicates the possibility of gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is diagnosed by glucose challenge test.