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What is postprandial blood glucose?
What is postprandial blood glucose?
What is postprandial blood glucose?
Postprandial means after 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 28 Sep 2023
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What is postprandial blood glucose?
Postprandial means after 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 28 Sep 2023
Is it possible for insulin to increase blood glucose levels?
No
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
What do I do if my blood sugar is over 400?
Contact your doctor immediately. As 400 is a very high level and it can result into severe complications if not treated on time.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
Why is glucose the main source of energy in humans?
The structure of glucose makes it a good source of energy. Also, glucose is the main substrate for catabolism
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
Are 6 units of insulin required if I have fasting glucose of 99?
No
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
INSULIN (FASTING)
- Reports: Within 36 Hrs
- 10- 12 Hr fasting is required