What should I eat before and after a sugar test?
You should fast for 10 hours before the test and one can eat breakfast or a meal after a test.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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 blood sugar levels are slightly elevated if it crossed 140mg/dl that means that your are falling under the category diabetes.
At 30mg/dl one can slip into diabetic coma. Inform your doctor without further delay.
If HBA1C is 6.8% then it is considered to be Diabetes and you need to consult a Physician
The full form is post prandial blood sugar test.
PPBS, PLBS, Post Lunch Blood Sugar
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