What to do if your glucose tolerance test is over the limit

The glucose tolerance test is over the limit and should be improved by diet modification and exercise, and still not meet the standard can be medicated.

1. Dietary modification. The total number of calories needed throughout the day should be controlled. 50% -60% of total calories should come from carbohydrates, reduce the intake of fat and protein, and increase the intake of vitamin- and fiber-rich vegetables and fruits in food. Each meal should try to include staples, vegetables, protein-containing meat, eggs and milk, and finally, fats and oils must be controlled.

2. Exercise therapy. Choose the right exercise for you and develop a reasonable exercise program. It is recommended to insist on aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking, jogging, playing ball, fitness dance, hiking, swimming, cycling, etc. Each person can choose the exercise program that suits him or her, and the amount of activity should not be too great, and the time should not be too long according to his or her physique.

3. Medication. With the intervention of the above two, if you are still over the limit, you can choose appropriate medication for treatment under the guidance of your doctor. For example, the biguanide ones, thiazolidinediones or insulin, etc.