How much should a postprandial reading be for a non-diabetic?
The readings should be ideally below 140mg/dl. Additionally, the doctor will assess your results depending upon your age.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Over time, high blood sugar can damage the blood vessels and nerves in your heart. People with diabetes also have an increased risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, including heart attack and stroke. Untreated high blood sugar can also block blood vessels. This can lead to infections and foot ulcers.
Since your HBA1C is 6.8 hence you fall under the category diabetes.
During digestion, foods that contain carbohydrates are converted into glucose. Most of this glucose is sent into your bloodstream, causing a rise in blood glucose levels, which signals your pancreas to produce insulin. The insulin signals cells throughout your body to take in glucose from your bloodstream.
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.
No masturbation does not have any effect in the blood glucose levels.
PPBS, PLBS, Post Lunch Blood Sugar
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