What is a 'post-prandial' blood sugar spike?

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What is a 'post-prandial' blood sugar spike?

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

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 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

Is it dangerous to have very high fluctuations in glucose level?

Yes fluctuations in glucose levels may cause dehydration, hyperglycemia and fast heart rate..

Last updated on 21 Mar 2023

What is the link between glucose and insulin?

Insulin produced in pancreas control the storage of glucose in the body to be later used in the form of energy.

Last updated on 21 Mar 2023

Would you explain the regulation of blood sugar in the body?

Insulin reduces the body's blood sugar levels and provides cells with glucose for energy by helping cells absorb glucose. When blood sugar levels are too low, the pancreas releases glucagon. Glucagon instructs the liver to release stored glucose, which causes the body's blood sugar levels to rise.

Last updated on 21 Mar 2023

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