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What is postprandial blood glucose?
What is postprandial blood glucose?
What is postprandial blood glucose?
Postprandial means after a meal. This test is done to see how your body responds to sugar and starch after you eat a meal. As you digest the food in your stomach, blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels rise sharply.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Related Questions
Is 104 blood glucose normal?
No, you fall under prediabetes. One can reverse it by eating low carbohydrate diet and exercising daily.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
What are 2 sources of blood glucose?
The primary source of blood glucose is from the food we consume. The food is broken down into glucose which releases in the blood stream.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
What causes high blood sugars?
Eating too many calories and not burning enough may cause weight gain. Additionally, if you have insulin resistance then too weight gain is possible. This in turn can raise your blood sugar levels.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
INSULIN (FASTING)
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