Definitions for "Impaired glucose tolerance"
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Condition that exists when blood-glucose values are elevated above normal but are inconclusive for diabetes. Sometimes mistakenly called borderline diabetes.
A term to describe blood glucose levels falling between normal and diabetic range; not considered a form of diabetes but a precursor to development of diabetes, if ignored.
A condition where blood glucose level is between normal and diabetic.
blood glucose (sugar) levels higher than normal but not high enough to be called diabetes. People with IGT may or may not develop diabetes. Other names (no longer used) for IGT are "borderline," "subclinical," "chemical," or "latent" diabetes
High blood glucose level that develops after a carbohydrate-rich meal or test dosage of glucose. Does not necessarily indicate diabetes, but may be a sign that the condition could develop later in life.
A condition where the beta cells have become exhausted – usually due to insulin resistance – and cannot produce enough insulin. Blood glucose levels will be higher than what is considered normal, but not high enough to diagnosis diabetes. Left untreated, this condition frequently progresses to full blown type 2 diabetes. Can result in diagnosis of prediabetes.
A transition phase between normal glucose tolerance and diabetes, also referred to as prediabetes. In impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), the levels of blood glucose are between normal and diabetic. People with IGT do not have diabetes . Each year, only 1-5% of people whose test results show IGT actually develop diabetes. And with retesting, as many as half of the people with IGT have normal oral glucose tolerance test results. Weight loss and exercise may help people with IGT return their glucose levels to normal. See the entire definition of Impaired glucose tolerance
a metabolic state between normal glucose regulation and overt diabetes. Generally, blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but lower than those accepted as diagnostic for diabetes. Infection: Invasion and multiplication of microorganisms in body tissues, which may be in apparent or characterized by cellular injury.
Blood sugar levels that are high but still lower than those in diabetes.
Blood glucose levels that are higher than normal but below the level of a person with diabetes.
A condition similar to impaired fasting glucose (see previous entry), but diagnosed with an oral glucose tolerance test (see Diabetes).
a condition in which blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but are not high enough to be classified as diabetes; a risk factor for type 2 diabetes.
a condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal but are not high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes. IGT, also called pre-diabetes, is a level of 140 mg/dL to 199 mg/dL 2 hours after the start of an oral glucose tolerance test. Most people with pre-diabetes are at increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Other names for IGT that are no longer used are "borderline," "subclinical," "chemical," or "latent" diabetes.
Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT) is a pre-diabetic state of dysglycemia, that is associated with insulin resistance and increased risk of cardiovascular pathology. IGT may precede type 2 diabetes mellitus by many years.