What is high postprandial glucose?
Elevated post prandial glucose levels are levels which are found after a meal that rise sharply and can be detected in post prandial tests.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
This indicates that you are not managing your blood sugar levels properly. This can make you susceptible to heart kidney and eye damage.
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
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.
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.
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.
PPBS, PLBS, Post Lunch Blood Sugar
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