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Glossary Oral Glucose Tolerance Test

test measuring body's glucose processing after consuming sugary drink

The Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) is a diagnostic procedure used to assess how well your body processes glucose. After fasting overnight, you drink a sugary solution, and your blood glucose levels are measured at intervals over the next few hours. This test helps diagnose conditions like diabetes and insulin resistance.

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Oral Glucose Tolerance Test Significantly Impacts the Prevalence of Abnormal Glucose Tolerance Among Indian Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Lessons From a Large Database of Two Tertiary Care Centers on the Indian Subcontinent

research Oral glucose tolerance test significantly impacts the prevalence of abnormal glucose tolerance among Indian women with polycystic ovary syndrome: lessons from a large database of two tertiary care centers on the Indian subcontinent

22 citations , September 2015 in “Fertility and Sterility”

In this study, abnormal glucose tolerance was found to be prevalent among young Indian women with PCOS, and the use of an oral glucose tolerance test significantly improved its detection.

research Prevalence and clinical correlates of impaired glucose tolerance in young women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

May 2026 in “SJ Gynecology and Obstetrics Africa”

In this study, younger women with PCOS showed a 27% prevalence of abnormal glucose tolerance, with higher rates among those who are obese, have central adiposity, acanthosis nigricans, or a family history of diabetes.

Ethnicity, Obesity, and the Prevalence of Impaired Glucose Tolerance and Type 2 Diabetes in PCOS: A Systematic Review and Meta-Regression

research Ethnicity, obesity and the prevalence of impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes in PCOS: a systematic review and meta-regression

189 citations , March 2018 in “Human Reproduction Update”

This study reported that women with polycystic ovary syndrome had a higher prevalence of impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes, with variations influenced by ethnicity and obesity.

Prevalence and Predictors of Impaired Glucose Tolerance and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

research Prevalence and Predictors of Impaired Glucose Tolerance and Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

1 citations , October 2021 in “Prilozi - Makedonska akademija na naukite i umetnostite. Oddelenie za medicinski nauki”

This study found that among women with PCOS, 23% exhibited impaired glucose tolerance and 9% had type 2 diabetes, with age, BMI, and SHBG being key predictors of these glucose abnormalities.

research The five-year effects of testosterone replacement therapy on lipid profile and glucose tolerance among hypogonadal men in Japan: a case control study

6 citations , January 2020 in “The Aging Male”

In this study, five-year testosterone replacement therapy improved fasting blood sugar, HbA1c, and triglyceride levels in Japanese hypogonadal men without significantly affecting prostate-specific antigen levels.

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community 57% increased chance of pattern hair loss independently associated with the consumption of sugary beverages in men (p<0.001).

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Sugary beverages increase the risk of pattern hair loss in men by 57%, and type 2 diabetes is linked to female pattern hair loss. Reducing sugar intake and using treatments like finasteride and minoxidil may help manage hair loss.

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A woman experiencing female pattern hair loss has been using topical minoxidil and ketoconazole shampoo but is seeking further treatment options due to plateaued results. Suggestions include spironolactone, finasteride, dutasteride, and other treatments like PRP, while emphasizing the importance of consulting a dermatologist and conducting thorough medical evaluations.

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A 36-year-old man with androgenetic alopecia suspects copper and zinc deficiencies may be accelerating hair loss and is supplementing copper to address this. He is also monitoring blood sugar levels due to previous prediabetes concerns and plans to test for insulin resistance.

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