{"id":58891,"date":"2023-01-23T10:42:30","date_gmt":"2023-01-23T05:12:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/?p=58891"},"modified":"2023-01-30T12:38:31","modified_gmt":"2023-01-30T07:08:31","slug":"postprandial-blood-sugar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/diabetes\/postprandial-blood-sugar\/","title":{"rendered":"Postprandial Blood Sugar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Postprandial blood sugar is a measure of the concentration of glucose in the blood up to four hours after eating. When you eat, your body breaks down the carbohydrates in food into simple sugars, and fructose, which is absorbed into your bloodstream. Next to fat, glucose is the most important source of energy for the body. Every cell in your body depends on this source of energy to function. In addition to absorbing glucose from food, your body can also make glucose in a process called gluconeogenesis.<\/p>\n<p>Your\u00a0body&#8217;s goal is\u00a0to maintain\u00a0steady blood sugar levels, store\u00a0or\u00a0burn the excess,\u00a0and\u00a0produce more\u00a0when\u00a0needed. High\u00a0blood sugar\u00a0levels\u00a0are called\u00a0hyperglycemia and can be problematic.<\/p>\n<p>Postprandial blood\u00a0glucose\u00a0levels\u00a0that are\u00a0too far outside\u00a0of\u00a0an optimal range\u00a0may\u00a0indicate\u00a0prediabetes\u00a0or diabetes. Knowing your\u00a0body&#8217;s postmeal glucose\u00a0response is\u00a0useful\u00a0for\u00a0everyone,\u00a0but\u00a0is especially\u00a0important for those who are pregnant, at risk of diabetes, or actively\u00a0treating type\u00a01 or\u00a0type\u00a02\u00a0diabetes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Woman_testing_her_blood_glucose_levels_to_help_monitor_her_diabetes-1.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-58961 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Woman_testing_her_blood_glucose_levels_to_help_monitor_her_diabetes-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"589\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Woman_testing_her_blood_glucose_levels_to_help_monitor_her_diabetes-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Woman_testing_her_blood_glucose_levels_to_help_monitor_her_diabetes-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Woman_testing_her_blood_glucose_levels_to_help_monitor_her_diabetes-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.livofy.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Woman_testing_her_blood_glucose_levels_to_help_monitor_her_diabetes-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 589px) 100vw, 589px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>How to measure Post Prandial Blood Sugar Level<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>You can have your meal and then visit the nearest pathology lab after 2 hours of eating. The blood sample will be drawn and will be worked on to determine the blood sugar levels.<\/li>\n<li>Alternatively, drinking an extremely sweet potion of 75 ml given by the doctor. After waiting for 2 hours for the blood sample testing. After the blood sample collection, the sample is analyzed, and the reports are generated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"h-normal-post-prandial-blood-sugar-level\"><strong>Post-Prandial Blood Sugar Level<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There is\u00a0a range\u00a0that you want\u00a0your\u00a0postmeal blood\u00a0sugar\u00a0to stay within. Various\u00a0ranges of\u00a0postprandial\u00a0blood\u00a0glucose are listed below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Normal\u00a0postmeal\u00a0blood\u00a0glucose\u00a0(for\u00a0diabetics):<\/li>\n<li>Normal\u00a0postmeal\u00a0blood\u00a0glucose\u00a0(for\u00a0nondiabetics):<\/li>\n<li>Elevated postmeal\u00a0blood\u00a0glucose:&gt; 200 mg\/dL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The numbers\u00a0above are the range of sugar levels that occur in your body under different conditions. For example, if you have\u00a0a postprandial\u00a0blood\u00a0glucose of above 200\u00a0mg\/dL, you are at serious risk of hyperglycemia. However, a postprandial\u00a0blood\u00a0glucose value of less than 55 mg\/dL indicates alarming\u00a0hypoglycemia.<\/p>\n<p>Both are bad for your overall health. Therefore, one\u00a0should always aim to achieve postprandial\u00a0blood\u00a0glucose\u00a0levels\u00a0between\u00a0140 mg\/dL\u00a0and\u00a0180\u00a0mg\/dL.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Who Should Check PPG?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The frequency to test PPG is based on the person and on the goals for controlling blood sugar. The ADA recommends that certain should people test PPG and blood sugar levels more frequently, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Women with type 1 or 2 diabetes who are pregnant<\/li>\n<li>People with diabetes that\u2019s hard to control<\/li>\n<li>People trying new insulin or a new insulin dosage<\/li>\n<li>Pregnant women with\u00a0gestational diabetes<\/li>\n<li>People who take multiple medications and are at risk for high or\u00a0low blood sugar<\/li>\n<li>People with a history of high blood sugar\u00a0after eating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"h-factors-affecting-post-prandial-blood-sugar-level\"><strong>What affects Post Prandial Blood Sugar Level?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Increased Carbohydrate Intake<\/strong> <strong>&#8211;<\/strong> One\u00a0of\u00a0the main causes of elevated postmeal\u00a0blood\u00a0glucose levels is poor dietary habits.\u00a0When you eat junk food\u00a0or foods\u00a0high\u00a0in calories and carbohydrates, you invite an extra amount of glucose molecules into your\u00a0system.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lack of Physical Activity &#8211;<\/strong> You\u00a0know that\u00a0to feel voluptuous and healthy,\u00a0your body needs constant\u00a0exercise\u00a0throughout the\u00a0day. If you\u00a0can&#8217;t exercise\u00a0every day, you should\u00a0exercise\u00a0at least\u00a03-4\u00a0days\u00a0a week. This constant movement of the body requires energy and\u00a0therefore uses up the excess glucose in your body. Therefore, to\u00a0help prevent\u00a0conditions like obesity and diabetes, incorporate some\u00a0daily exercise.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mental Health<\/strong> <strong>&#8211;<\/strong> A depressed\u00a0or anxious person\u00a0will\u00a0unknowingly\u00a0eat\u00a0more or less than\u00a0average. This depressing state\u00a0of mind\u00a0leads to\u00a0obesity,\u00a0which makes your body\u00a0insulin-resistant. Once you develop\u00a0insulin resistance,\u00a0you are more\u00a0likely to have\u00a0higher\u00a0postmeal\u00a0blood glucose levels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inadequate Sleep &#8211;<\/strong> Insomnia\u00a0or lack of sleep\u00a0increases the likelihood\u00a0of\u00a0high blood pressure,\u00a0anxiety,\u00a0depression,\u00a0and obesity.\u00a0Taken together, these\u00a0disorders lead to\u00a0hyperglycemic states and thus to\u00a0an increase in\u00a0blood sugar\u00a0levels\u00a0after eating.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Postprandial blood sugar is a measure of the concentration of glucose in the blood up to four hours after eating. When you eat, your body breaks down the carbohydrates in food into simple sugars, and fructose, which is absorbed into your bloodstream. 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