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  • 15/03/2023

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

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Dr. Dr Bhanu Prakash

Dr Bhanu Prakash

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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.

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