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IGT
(IMPAIRED
GLUCOSE TOLERANCE) - MESSAGE
| Devote
some time to know what is IGT |
We
diagnose a case of diabetes if fasting blood glucose is more than
126 mg%. Normal fasting glucose is less than 110. Values in
between 110 to 126 is Impaired glucose tolerance and 2 hours post
prandial (after food) is 200 mg %. Normal 2 hr PP should be less
than 140. Values in between 140 to 200 is Impaired glucose
tolerance.
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Suppose
your blood sugar is in Impaired range :
Remember
IGT can revert back to normal if you take preventive
measures, if not soon you will become a diabetic.
THIS IS A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY : before you become diabetic
you came to know about IGT, now you start diet
modifications and start exercise, you will be a healthy
man.
In Chennai study incidence of IGT was 8.7% in urban area
and 7.8% in rural area [almost same]. It suggested that
although high risk of subjects with IGT progressing into
overt clinical diabetes are in equal number in urban &
rural setting due to certain life style progression to
overt diabetes is 4 times lower. |
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H E M E S S A G E I S
C L E A R |
YOU
CAN PREVENT DIABETES BY ADOPTING POSITIVE MEASURES
Cornerstone
of these measures are :
1. Daily
exercise/Preferably aerobic
2. Avoid Hamburger cola culture
3. Regular Medical check up
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