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HomeHealth QueryGLUCOSE, POST PRANDIAL (PP), 2 HOURS (POST MEAL)Why is the sugar level at fasting higher than post...
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  • 45 Years
  • 15/03/2023

Why is the sugar level at fasting higher than postprandial?

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Dr. Dr Rohinipriyanka Pondugula

Dr Rohinipriyanka Pondugula

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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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