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Why is the postprandial glucose test done at a 2-hour mark?
Why is the postprandial glucose test done at a 2-hour mark?
Why is the postprandial glucose test done at a 2-hour mark?
It is done to diagnose diabetes such as fasting glucose. However, post prandial is done after 2 hours to check how the body stores sugar in muscles after food consumption after 2 hours.
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
Related Questions
What does it feel like to have gestational diabetes?
Usually gestational diabetes has no symptoms, however, increased thirst and hyperglycemia may occur in woman who have gestational diabetes.
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
What is impaired glucose tolerance?
Impaired glucose tolerance test is done to evaluate prediabetes.
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
How do I confirm if I have gestational diabetes?
Doctors use blood tests to diagnose gestational diabetes such as glucose fasting and glucose intolerance.
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
How to pass a blood glucose test during pregnancy?
Avoid eating high sugar foods and refined carbs for atleast a week before the test and glucose test will usually come normal
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Is 141 a high blood sugar?
Yes, it is slighlty more than normal one falls under the category prediabetes.
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
GLUCOSE, FASTING
FBS, FBG, Fasting Blood Sugar
- Reports: Same Day
- 10- 12 Hr fasting is required