• Male
• 45 Years
• 15/03/2023

Question

Why is the sugar level at fasting higher than postprandial?

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Dr Rohinipriyanka Pondugula

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 9+ Yrs

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This is because the body digests the last meal (post dinner) and releases glucose in the blood stream which is detected in the fasting test.

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