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

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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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Is it dangerous to have very high fluctuations in glucose level?

Yes fluctuations in glucose levels may cause dehydration, hyperglycemia and fast heart rate..

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Why is the sugar level at fasting higher than postprandial?

This is because the body digests the last meal (post dinner) and releases glucose in the blood stream which is detected in the fasting test.

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What effect does adrenaline have on blood glucose levels?

Adrenaline helps in increasing plasma glucose in the body.

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Should I worry if my blood sugar spikes after a meal?

When people eat a meal, especially when it contains carbohydrates, it is normal for them to have a temporary spike in their sugar level

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What is high postprandial glucose?

Elevated post prandial glucose levels are levels which are found after a meal that rise sharply and can be detected in post prandial tests.

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