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Re: Effects of 1-hour GTT?

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 29 Jun 2000 19:42:22 -0500 (CDT)


At Wed, 28 Jun 2000, Michelle wrote: >
>I had my 1-hour GTT yesterday afternoon and since that time I have had a
>bad taste in my mouth, felt sick to my stomach and had heartburn. Could
>these be effects of the GTT or is it just a coincidence?

Could be either.

>
>Also, if one tested "borderline" on the 3-hour GTT five years ago, what
>is the likelihood that the person will indeed be diabetic this time
>around? I understand the chances go up with age, and I am now 34.
>Thanks.

Probably somewhere between 25 nad 50%

RDB

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R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG  FOG

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