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Glucose tolerance test

Glucose tolerance test

Glukosetoleranztest·Also: oraler Glukosetoleranztest, oGTT

The glucose tolerance test measures how well the body processes a certain amount of sugar. It is used to detect diabetes or gestational diabetes.

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