Impaired Glucose Tolerance

📋Overview

Impaired Glucose Tolerance is a metabolic condition characterized by blood sugar levels that are elevated after food consumption but remain below the criteria for a type 2 diabetes diagnosis. Often classified within the clinical category of prediabetes, it indicates an increased risk for developing cardiovascular disease and progressing to overt diabetes. Diagnosis typically involves an oral glucose tolerance test where blood sugar levels are measured two hours after consuming a glucose drink. Management strategies focus on lifestyle interventions, including dietary changes and increased physical activity, to improve insulin sensitivity and normalize glucose levels.