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Page HeadingImpaired Glucose Tolerance

Impaired glucose tolerance is when your body is not able to use glucose properly.

It is not diabetes.

People with Impaired Glucose Tolerance Need To:

Eat Healthy Foods

Salad
Salad
Cereal
Cereal
Apple
Apple
Bread
Bread
Yes

Exercise Regularly

Exercise
Yes

Visit your Doctor for a Checkup every 12 Months

Visit the DoctorYes

The Doctor may Check your:

Weight

Weight, and


Blood Glucose Level Test

Ask for a Blood Glucose Level Test, and


Cholesterol Test

Ask for a Cholesterol Test


Sometimes impaired glucose tolerance can lead to diabetes and sometimes it doesn’t.

It is important to eat healthy foods, exercise regularly and visit your doctor.

If not you are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, getting heart disease or having a stroke.

Diabetes: To The Point

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