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What is postprandial blood glucose?

What is postprandial blood glucose?

It stands for plasma glucose post eating a meal.

Last updated on 15 Mar 2023

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What is insulin resistance?

Insulin resistance, also known as impaired insulin sensitivity, happens when cells in your muscles, fat and liver don't respond as they are immune to the cells.

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Is it possible for insulin to increase blood glucose levels?

Yes insufficient insulin production will increase blood glucose levels

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What is a normal blood glucose level?

A fasting blood sugar level of 99 mg/dL or lower is normal, 100 to 125 mg/dL indicates you have prediabetes, and 126 mg/dL or higher indicates you have diabetes.

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Why is insulin important in our body?

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.

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At what glucose level is insulin released?

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.

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