Glucose Intolerance

Definition 1

A condition referring to fasting plasma glucose levels being less than 140 mg per deciliter while the plasma glucose levels after a glucose tolerance test being more than 200 mg per deciliter at 30, 60, or 90 minutes. It is observed in patients with diabetes mellitus. Other causes include immune disorders, genetic syndromes, and cirrhosis. (NCI Thesaurus)

Definition 2

A disorder characterized by an inability to properly metabolize glucose. (NCI Thesaurus/CTCAE)

Definition 3

A pathological state in which the fasting plasma glucose level is less than 140 mg per deciliter and the 30-, 60-, or 90-minute plasma glucose concentration following a glucose tolerance test exceeds 200 mg per deciliter. This condition is seen frequently in DIABETES MELLITUS but also occurs with other diseases. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)

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