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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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My fasting sugar is 135 and postprandial is 170. Am I diabetic?

Yes the values indicate that you are diabetic and you should see a doctor

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Why are the levels of glucose in your blood important?

It's important to keep your blood sugar levels in your target range as much as possible to help prevent or delay long-term, serious health problems, such as heart disease, vision loss, and kidney disease. Staying in your target range can also help improve your energy and mood.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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My fasting blood sugar is 78 and HB1AC is 6.8. Am I diabetic?

Since your HBA1C is 6.8 hence you fall under the category diabetes.

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What is the problem if the postprandial sugar level is 66?

The problem is that 66mg/dl post prandial test suggests low blood sugar levels. One should contact a doctor immediately to avoid further complications.

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Why is my blood sugar fasting 120 and 98 after a meal?

This means that while fasting your blood sugar is slightly elevated and after meals the blood sugar levels are coming to normal

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