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How long after a meal will blood sugar levels return to normal?

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How long after a meal will blood sugar levels return to normal?

In a healthy person, insulin starts working, and the blood sugar level returns to the pre-meal level 2 hours after eating

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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How does insulin work to lower glucose levels after a meal?

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.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What is a 'post-prandial' blood sugar spike?

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.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Can I eat a banana before a glucose test?

For fasting sugar you cannot eat anything. For post prandial you can eat a banana before the test.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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How does the pancreas work in type 2 diabetes?

In type 2 diabetes, the pancreas makes insulin, but the cells don't respond to it as they should. This is called insulin resistance.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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How much does 1 gram of sugar raise blood glucose?

One gram of sugar will result in the spike of 5mg/dl blood glucose levels. Hence, diabetics are advised to take less or no sugar at all.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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