Why is the postprandial glucose test done at a 2-hour mark?

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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?

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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 09 Dec 2024

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How high is too high gestational diabetes?

A blood glucose level 200mg/dl or more is high and should be shown to a doctor immediately so that it does not affect the growing fetus.

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Is a blood sugar reading of 156 normal 2 hours after eating?

Yes, it is not that alarming. One falls under the category prediabetes.

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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.

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What happens if my glucose is high during pregnancy?

High blood glucose levels during pregnancy can also increase the chance that your baby will be born too early, weigh too much, or have breathing problems or low blood glucose right after birth. It can also induce still births in pregnant woman. Hence, speak with a doctor if glucose is high.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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What are dangerous blood sugar levels during pregnancy?

Anything above 200mg/dl is dangerous during pregnancy and has to be followed by glucose intolerance test.

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