Endocrinology: Screen with Insulin like growth factor. If 3, + Confirm with 100 gm glucose load and check GH in 2 hours. If it does not decrease

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Screen with Insulin like growth factor.  If > 3, +
Confirm with 100 gm glucose load and check GH in 2 hours.  If it does not decrease < 5 then positive test.

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How do you diagnose Acromegaly?

Endocrinology

Screen with Insulin like growth factor. If > 3, + Confirm with 100 gm glucose load and check GH in 2 hours. If it does not decrease < 5 then positive test.

How do you diagnose Acromegaly?

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