PPBS (Postprandial Blood Sugar) in Bhopal
Understanding PPBS (Postprandial Blood Sugar) in Bhopal
What is PPBS (Postprandial Blood Sugar) in Bhopal?
PPBS (Postprandial Blood Sugar) test, also known as a 2-hour postprandial glucose test, measures the level of blood glucose (sugar) after a meal. It is available at an affordable price in Bhopal with Tata 1mg labs. This test measures the amount of glucose two hours after the start of a meal and is used as a screening test for prediabetes and diabetes. Regular monitoring with PPBS (Postprandial Blood Sugar) test can help in the early detection of these conditions and also check the effectiveness of medications or lifestyle changes in people diagnosed with diabetes. It is important to eat a standard meal that is not high in sugar or carbohydrates before taking this test.
What does PPBS (Postprandial Blood Sugar) measure?
A PPBS (Postprandial Blood Sugar) test measures glucose levels in the blood two hours after a meal and is often performed along with a fasting blood glucose test. This test measures how well your body can handle glucose after eating. It helps diagnose and monitor type 1 diabetes, caused by little or no insulin production, and type 2 diabetes, caused by insulin resistance or decreased insulin production. High postprandial blood sugar (PPBS) levels can indicate early insulin resistance, where your body becomes less responsive to insulin.
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References
- Two-Hour Postprandial Glucose [Internet]. Rochester, NY: University of Rochester Medical Center; [Accessed 22 Apr. 2023]. Available from: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?contenttypeid=167&contentid=glucose_two_hour_postprandial
- Diabetes [Internet]. WHO; 5 Apr. 2023 [Accessed 22 Apr. 2023]. Available from: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/diabetes
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- Leiter LA, Ceriello A, Davidson JA, Hanefeld M, Monnier L, Owens DR, Tajima N, Tuomilehto J; International Prandial Glucose Regulation (PGR) Study Group. Postprandial glucose regulation: New data and new implications. Clin Ther. 2005;27(Suppl 2):S42-S56. [Accessed 22 Apr. 2023]. Available from: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0149291805002997
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