Should I worry if my blood sugar spikes after a meal?
When people eat a meal, especially when it contains carbohydrates, it is normal for them to have a temporary spike in their sugar level
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
This is because the body digests the last meal (post dinner) and releases glucose in the blood stream which is detected in the fasting test.
A postprandial blood sugar measurement below 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L) is considered normal. If your levels are between 140 and 199 mg/dL (7.8 and 11 mmol/L), it indicates that you may have prediabetes
Since your HBA1C is 6.8 hence you fall under the category diabetes.
Insulin reduces the body's blood sugar levels and provides cells with glucose for energy by helping cells absorb glucose. When blood sugar levels are too low, the pancreas releases glucagon. Glucagon instructs the liver to release stored glucose, which causes the body's blood sugar levels to rise.
Yes it might spike especially if one has concentrated apple juice.
PPBS, PLBS, Post Lunch Blood Sugar
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