CAN A HYPOGLYCEMIC PERSON HAVE A NORMAL GLUCOSE TOLERANCE TEST?
Yes. There are certain levels of blood sugar which are considered normal (60-120 mg/dl= 3.5-6.5 mmol/l). But some people will have hypoglycemic symptoms even with their lowest numbers in the ‘normal’ range. The most important aspects of the GTT is if symptoms occur during the test and the symptoms are relieved by eating. This is indicative of hypoglycemia. This is why if you do have a GTT it must be at least a 5 hour test since some people’s symptoms don’t occur until the 4th hour.
