Impaired Glucose Tolerance
IGT, or impaired glucose tolerance, means your blood sugar is elevated beyond the levels considered to be expected but not enough for it to warrant the diagnosis of diabetes. With this condition, there’s an increased risk of potentially developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes. A balanced and healthy diet is one of the most effective ways of treating IGT. Regularly exercising and losing weight are other ways you can lower the risks.
Approximately one to three out of every four people with IGT tend to get diabetes within ten years. People with it tend to have the propensity to get high BP, elevated cholesterol levels, and obesity. Because the disorder presents minimal symptoms, most people who have it are unaware of its existence. More often than not, it’s diagnosed during blood tests. Healthcare professionals may sometimes recommend glucose tolerance tests if they suspect IGT.
Depending on how severe the condition is, treatment can range from simple lifestyle changes to medications to keep the IGT under control. Keeping within alcohol consumption limits, maintaining normal blood pressure, and quitting smoking are all essential to avoid the onset of diabetes due to the disorder, apart from eating healthily and getting enough exercise.
