Unfortunately, the breath test can yield many false-positive results, especially in people who digest food faster than average. There are two types of breath tests: One uses glucose and the other ...
A blood glucose test measures the sugar (glucose) circulating in your bloodstream. Blood glucose tests are common, and many healthcare professionals can order or administer them. However ...
Through a coordinated research project, the IAEA has optimized the use and application of the carbon-13 sucrose breath test for assessing nutrient absorption in children. This in turn increases ...
Methods: Adults with IBS based on Rome II criteria who had predominance of bloating and flatulence underwent a glucose breath test (GBT) to determine the presence of SIBO. Breath samples were ...
Most people who develop gestational diabetes don’t have any symptoms. Healthcare professionals often detect the condition during a routine blood sugar test or oral glucose tolerance test ...
The only way to know for sure that you have diabetes is to get tested. The most common tests are the A1C test and the plasma glucose test. This article takes a closer look at the early signs and ...
The main method of diagnosing COPD has been a spirometry test, which measures lung function through the quantity of air that can be inhaled and exhaled, researchers said. Some hospitals now also take ...