Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
To test for insulin resistance
Service Description
This is offered to women with PCOS, a history of gestational diabetes, or women who have concerns about their metabolic health. The patient attends in the morning after fasting overnight. A fasting blood glucose sample is taken. Then a 75g glucose drink is consumed over 5-10 minutes. The patient waits for 2 hours at the clinic. A repeat blood glucose sample is taken. The patient is then free to leave. The patient attends within a few weeks for a consultation when the result of the test is back. Get in touch via email if you are interested in this test.
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please do so at least 24 hours in advance so that we may offer the appointment to someone else. If you need to cancel or reschedule at short notice please email us on info@lifecycleclinic.ie
Contact Details
LifeCycle Women's Health Clinic, Quincentennial Drive, Salthill, County Galway, Ireland
info@lifecycleclinic.ie