Glikosol Glikosol Solution For Oral Glucose Tolerance Test 250ml

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Glikosol is a solution designed for use with the WHO Standard Oral Glucose Tolerance Test.

Each 250ml tin of Glikosol OGTT solution contains 75g of Glucose which is the adult dose recommended by the World Health Organisation in oral glucose tolerance testing. Glikosol OGTT Solution contains no colour additives, no preservatives. It is also gluten, lactose, fat, caffeine and alcohol free.

• Contains 75g glucose per 250ml tin
• Ready to drink tin
• Pleasant apple taste
• Low level of carbonisation for easier drinking
• For use under medical supervision
• Used in tolerance testing for gestational diabetes and diabetes mellitus
• 100% recyclable packaging

How To Use

For oral glucose tolerance testing, the standard dose for an adult is 250ml (one can) of Glikosol OGTT Solution (250ml/75g glucose).

• For use under medical supervision

How To Perform An Oral Glucose Tolerance Test

• Ensure the patient has consumed a normal diet for the three days prior to the test.
• Confirm the patient has fasted at least nine hours before the test; the ideal test time is around 9.00am.
• After first blood collection, allow the patient to drink the full contents of the Glikosol OGTT Solution over a five-to-ten-minute period.
• After two hours take a second blood sample. The patient should sit quietly during the test period and should not smoke.
• The OGTT should be interpreted in accordance with the venous plasma glucose levels as specified by the World Health Organisation.

Active Ingredients

Glikosol OGTT Solution contains Carbonated Water, Dextrose Monohydrate, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid, Flavourings: Natural Flavouring Substances, Flavouring Preparations, Flavouring Substances.

Contains 82.5g of Dextrose Monohydrate which is equivalent to 75g of Anhydrous Glucose.
Does not contain corn syrup, glucose syrup or preservatives

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