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    GlossaryOral 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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