Chapter
Measuring Insulin Sensitivity Through a Glucose Tolerance Test
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The glucose tolerance test is a great way to determine insulin sensitivity by measuring the ability to dispose of glucose in the body. Insulin and glucose are injected into a person’s body and their levels are checked every 30 minutes to determine how efficient they are at clearing out the glucose.
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The oral glucose tolerance test measures the body's ability to dispose of glucose, which is a good metric for insulin sensitivity as well; the higher the ability to dispose of glucose, the better sensitivity to insulin.
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Insulin sensitivity
Summary
The oral glucose tolerance test measures the body's ability to dispose of glucose, which is a good metric for insulin sensitivity as well; the higher the ability to dispose of glucose, the better sensitivity to insulin.