Why is my blood sugar fasting 120 and 98 after a meal?
This means that while fasting your blood sugar is slightly elevated and after meals the blood sugar levels are coming to normal
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
Adrenaline helps in increasing plasma glucose in the body.
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.
Insulin produced in pancreas control the storage of glucose in the body to be later used in the form of energy.
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.
Postprandial refers to the blood glucose levels post 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.
PPBS, PLBS, Post Lunch Blood Sugar
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