What is postprandial blood glucose?
It stands for plasma glucose post eating a meal.
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
Insulin is a vital hormone that controls how cells store sugar as energy. Additionally, it absorbs energy as well as manages the breakdown of fats and proteins.
Insulin is normally secreted by the beta cells (a type of islet cell) of the pancreas. The stimulus for insulin secretion is a high blood glucose.. Although there is always a low level of insulin secreted by the pancreas, the amount secreted into the blood increases as the blood glucose rises. Usually healthy body maintains it at 90mg/dl.
The large gland behind the stomach called the pancreas controls blood sugar levels and produces insulin and glucagon and other hormones.
Regular high blood glucose levels can damage nerves, kidneys and eyes.
Diabetes is detected by tests such as glucose fasting, glucose random and HBA1C.
RBS, RBG, Random Blood Sugar
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