Gershberger Test

The Hershberger test is a method for diagnosing diabetes mellitus, proposed by the American physician Leo Hershberger in 1924. It involves giving the patient a glucose solution containing 75 grams of glucose and 300 ml of water to drink. 2 hours after taking glucose, measure your blood sugar level. If it increases by 8.9 mmol/liter or more, then the test is considered positive and indicates the possible presence of diabetes mellitus.

However, it should be borne in mind that the Hershberger test is not an absolutely accurate diagnostic method. It may give false positive results, especially in people with impaired glucose tolerance or prediabetes. Therefore, for an accurate diagnosis of diabetes mellitus it is necessary to conduct additional studies and tests.

Gershberger cycle

The cycle duration ranges from 5 to 30 minutes, with an average of about 6 minutes. Abnormal values ​​when repeating the test reveal pathology of the neuroendocrine organs. The substance is injected under the tongue using a special probe or even a simple piece of gauze. After absorption of the medicine, the patient should keep his mouth closed for 2 minutes. Lavabolin triggers the secretion of saliva. Special tests are called cardiotransient tests and indicate a violation of the conduction of impulses through the heart and sinoauricular zone (SAUR).

Water is used for testing. The reaction is normal if 4 to 5 drops are released within 40 seconds. In the case of a complete anomaly, the indicator will be zero. The number of electrically excitable compounds is expressed by the number of released droplets in accordance with the table. For example, lavabolin 4% - 2 drops, 8% - 0. The duration of the ECG depends on the properties of the ventricle. A complete reaction is observed after 20-25 seconds. A similar change is noted with alteration of the conduction system of the heart. It serves as a sign of a violation of the structure of muscle tissue, indicating a decrease in its excitability.