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A few years ago, Sarah, a 45-year-old office worker, began noticing that she was often tired after lunch, frequently thirsty, and had to use the restroom more than usual. She brushed it off, thinking it was just work stress. During a routine checkup, her doctor suggested a simple blood sugar test. The results showed her blood glucose levels were much higher than normal. With some lifestyle adjustments and regular monitoring, Sarah was able to bring her levels under control, preventing more serious complications down the line.  Stories like Sarah’s are very common!  Many people are unaware of their blood glucose...

Glucose, often called blood sugar, is the body’s primary source of fuel. Every cell in your body, from the muscles that help you move to the brain that keeps you thinking, relies on glucose for energy. The food you eat, especially carbohydrates, is broken down into glucose and then released into the bloodstream.  For good health, glucose levels must stay within a balanced range. Too little, and the body struggles with fatigue, dizziness, or even fainting. Too much, and it can damage organs over time, increasing the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and nerve problems. In simple terms, stable glucose...

This simple exchange captures why the glucose tolerance test (GTT) is important. Many people don’t realize they may be living with diabetes, prediabetes, or insulin resistance until symptoms start showing up. The GTT helps doctors catch these conditions early, when lifestyle changes or treatments can make the biggest difference.  In simple words, a glucose tolerance test measures how your body processes glucose (sugar). After drinking a sweet solution, your blood sugar levels are checked at different intervals. If your body handles glucose normally, the levels will rise and then gradually return to normal. But if they stay high for too...

Pregnancy is a time of constant change, not just emotionally and physically, but also in how the body processes food and sugar. Hormonal changes can affect the way insulin works, sometimes making it harder for the body to keep blood sugar within a healthy range.  This is where the pregnancy glucose test comes in. Doctors recommend it to check for gestational diabetes, a temporary form of diabetes that can develop during pregnancy. Even though it often goes away after delivery, gestational diabetes can affect both the mother and baby if not detected early.  By testing blood sugar levels, doctors can...