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Oral glucose tolerance test

Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) is a medical test that is performed to diagnose (or exclude) diabetes.

The test consists of taking several blood samples - before and after a glucose load. It is, in non-pregnant subject, 75 grams of glucose dissolved in a glass of water.

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