The inability to regulate blood glucose levels resulting in hyperglycemia.
Symptoms of Impaired Glucose Tolerance
The following features are indicative of Impaired Glucose Tolerance:
darkened skin
fatigue
blurred vision
increased thirst
frequent urination
It is possible that Impaired Glucose Tolerance shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Impaired Glucose Tolerance
The following are the most common causes of Impaired Glucose Tolerance:
cause is unknown
Other Causes of Impaired Glucose Tolerance
The following are the less common causes of Impaired Glucose Tolerance:
family history
physical inactivity
abdominal fat
Risk Factors for Impaired Glucose Tolerance
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Impaired Glucose Tolerance:
after age 45
red meat
drinking sugar-sweetened beverages
physical inactivity
large waist size
overweight
African-Americans
Hispanics
Native Americans
Asian-Americans
Pacific Islanders
gestational diabetes
obstructive sleep apnea
polycystic ovary syndrome
Prevention of Impaired Glucose Tolerance
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Impaired Glucose Tolerance. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
eat healthy foods
physical activity
control blood pressure and cholesterol
lose excess pounds
Occurrence of Impaired Glucose Tolerance
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Impaired Glucose Tolerance cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Impaired Glucose Tolerance most commonly occurs in the following age group:
Aged between 20-50 years
Common Gender
Impaired Glucose Tolerance can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Impaired Glucose Tolerance
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Impaired Glucose Tolerance:
Glycated hemoglobin (A1C) test: To determine blood sugar level for the past two to three months
Fasting blood sugar test: To determine glucose levels in the body
Oral glucose tolerance test: To diagnose diabetes only during pregnancy
Doctor for Diagnosis of Impaired Glucose Tolerance
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Impaired Glucose Tolerance:
Endocrinologist
Complications of Impaired Glucose Tolerance if untreated
Yes, Impaired Glucose Tolerance causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Impaired Glucose Tolerance is left untreated:
type 2 diabetes
heart disease
stroke
high cholesterol
high blood pressure
blindness
kidney disease
Self-care for Impaired Glucose Tolerance
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Impaired Glucose Tolerance:
Physical activity: To protect from developing diabetes
Eat healthy foods: To prevent diabetes complications
Lose excess weight: To reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
Patient Support for Treatment of Impaired Glucose Tolerance
The following actions may help Impaired Glucose Tolerance patients:
General practitioner support: Gives guideline for the management of patients with impaired glucose tolerance
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Impaired Glucose Tolerance.