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D-xylose or D-glucose absorption tests can be used to assess the absorptive capacity of the small intestine to absorb carbohydrates. To see how to perform these tests click [[D-Glucose and D-Xylose Absorption Tests in Horses|here]]
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D-xylose or D-glucose absorption tests can be used to assess the absorptive capacity of the small intestine to absorb carbohydrates. D-glucose is more widely available than d-xylose and so the oral glucose tolerance test is more commonly utilised in practice. To see how to perform these tests click [[D-Glucose and D-Xylose Absorption Tests in Horses|here]].
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Diseases that cause a reduced or delayed peak in glucose absorption are listed below;
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*Chronic colitis [[Salmonellosis|(Salmonella spp)]]
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