A 75g dose of dextrose anhydrous is primarily used as the standard adult dose for the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) to screen for gestational diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Once dissolved in water, the rapid absorption of this pure, water-free sugar gives doctors an accurate, standardized way to measure how your body processes glucose.
Primary Medical Use
- Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT): The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a 75g glucose load for assessing blood sugar handling. Patients drink the 75g dose mixed with water, and blood is drawn at specific intervals to see how well the body clears the sugar from the bloodstream. This is widely used during pregnancy to screen for gestational diabetes.
