How long after a meal will blood sugar levels return to normal?
In a healthy person, insulin starts working, and the blood sugar level returns to the pre-meal level 2 hours after eating
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
PPBS stands for post prandial blood sugar test. This test is done to measure the level of blood glucose exactly two hours post eating a meal.
One gram of sugar will result in the spike of 5mg/dl blood glucose levels. Hence, diabetics are advised to take less or no sugar at all.
The pancreas regulate blood glucose by releasing insulin and glucagon.
The recommended blood glucose range after fasting for 2 hours by a person who does not have diabetes is 70 to 130mg/dL. 132 is slightly high and might indicate prediabetes.
It's important to keep your blood sugar levels in your target range as much as possible to help prevent or delay long-term, serious health problems, such as heart disease, vision loss, and kidney disease. Staying in your target range can also help improve your energy and mood.
PPBS, PLBS, Post Lunch Blood Sugar
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