What does IGR mean in PHYSIOLOGY

The most common signs and symptoms of IGR include excessive thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, blurred vision, yeast infections, and slow healing of cuts or wounds. Additionally, some individuals may experience weight gain or loss without explanation and difficulty concentrating.

No. Although IGR can be a precursor to type 2 diabetes, it does not mean that someone who has IGR will develop diabetes. However, people with IGR should talk to their doctor about testing for diabetes if they have any signs or symptoms of the condition.

Being overweight or obese increases one's risk of developing impaired glucose regulation. Other risk factors include age (over 45 years old), physical inactivity, smoking, family history of diabetes, high cholesterol levels and high blood pressure.

A fasting plasma glucose test is usually used to diagnose impaired glucose regulation. The test measures the amount of sugar in a person's bloodstream after having been without food for at least eight hours during the previous night. If more detailed testing is needed then an oral glucose tolerance test may also be performed which involves drinking a sugary liquid and having blood drawn several times over three hours so that doctors can measure how well your body processes glucose over time.