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What are the effects of blood sugar spikes?
What are the effects of blood sugar spikes?
What are the effects of blood sugar spikes?
Over time, high blood sugar can damage the blood vessels and nerves in your heart. People with diabetes also have an increased risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, including heart attack and stroke. Untreated high blood sugar can also block blood vessels. This can lead to infections and foot ulcers.
Last updated on 21 Mar 2023
Related Questions
Post lunch 1 hour sugar is 155 .. is that okay in Non diabetic?
The test should be done after two hours of eating a meal. However, 155mg/dl might indicate prediabetes.
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
Do apples affect your diabetes and blood sugar levels?
Yes it might spike especially if one has concentrated apple juice.
Last updated on 21 Mar 2023
What is the normal value of postprandial blood glucose levels?
A postprandial blood sugar measurement below 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L) is considered normal. If your levels are between 140 and 199 mg/dL (7.8 and 11 mmol/L), it indicates that you may have prediabetes
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
Why would I have 156 mg blood sugar post prandial?
This means that your insulin secretion is less please report if it crosses 160mg/dl
Last updated on 21 Mar 2023
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 15 Mar 2023
PPBS Test
PPBS, Glucose PP, Postpardinal Plasma Glucose Concentration
- Reports: Within 24 Hrs
- Blood is collected 2 hrs after meal