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What is a 'post-prandial' blood sugar spike?
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 24 Jul 2025
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What is the blood glucose level commonly expressed as?
Blood glucose level is commonly expressed as mg/dl.Last updated on 24 Jul 2025
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Is 2.6 mmol/L blood sugar 2 hours after breakfast normal?
For most healthy people, normal blood glucose levels are as follows: When fasting: Between 4.0 and 5.4 mmol/L (72 to 99 mg/dL). 2 hours after eating: Up to 7.8 mmol/L (140 mg/dL)Last updated on 24 Jul 2025
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When should you not have a fasting blood sugar test done?
You should not have a fasting sugar test done if you have eaten anything before the test.Last updated on 24 Jul 2025
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Will masturbation increase the blood glucose level?
No masturbation does not have any effect in the blood glucose levels.Last updated on 24 Jul 2025
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PPBS Test (Post-Prandial Blood Sugar)
PPBS, PLBS, Post Lunch Blood Sugar
- Reports: Within 24 Hrs
- Blood is collected 2 hrs after meal