Book Post Prandial Blood Sugar Test

The healthcare expert takes a blood sample from the patient’s arm. To clean the area where the blood will be removed, a dab of rubbing alcohol is applied. Following that, a small needle with a syringe is inserted to collect blood. Once enough blood has been drawn for analysis, the needle is withdrawn. The wound is then covered with a gauze pad.

• To screen for elevated blood sugar levels in the presence of diabetes risk factors
• To measure treatment efficacy in diabetic individuals undergoing treatment
• As part of a normal preventative health examination

If you have severe increased thirst, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, increased hunger, or tingling in your hands or feet, your doctor may recommend a diabetes test.

The Glucose Postprandial Blood (PPBG) Test analyses glucose levels in the blood two hours after the last meal. The PPBG test is frequently combined with a Fasting Blood Glucose test.

Glucose is a simple sugar or monosaccharide that serves as the primary source of energy for all cells in the body and the only source of energy for the nervous system. Carbohydrates in food are broken down to their most basic form, glucose, which is absorbed by the intestines and delivered to various organs via the blood.

It is then used by cells in these organs to produce energy wherever it is needed, and any surplus is stored as glycogen in the liver for short-term storage or as triglycerides in fat tissues for long-term storage. The pancreas secretes the hormone insulin, which aids in the uptake, use, and storage of glucose after it is absorbed in the intestines. Insulin regulates the delivery of glucose to organs that require it, such as the heart, brain, functioning muscles, and so on. It also controls the storage of excess glucose. The action of insulin lowers blood sugar levels.

Sugar levels in the blood rise after each meal, and insulin is released as a response to bring them back to normal. When glucose levels in the blood fall too low, another pancreatic hormone called glucagon is released. Glucagon tells the liver to convert glycogen stored in the liver into glucose and release it into circulation. The insulin and glucagon hormones work together to generate a feedback mechanism that keeps blood glucose levels within acceptable limits. An imbalance in their activity can result in high or low blood sugar levels.

This helps to determine if the body can efficiently use or store glucose. Excess sugar in the blood shows that it is not being used or stored properly. Diabetes, of which there are two types: type 1 and type 2, is mostly to blame. Type 1 diabetes occurs when insulin is not generated or is produced in very little amounts. Type 2 diabetes develops when insulin produced by the body is not used properly by the body (insulin resistance), as well as when insulin production is reduced. Blood sugar levels rise in both of these circumstances, while cells are deprived of nutrients.

Keep the following considerations in mind:

• You may notice a minor bruise at the puncture site.
• Slight pain in the arm after the test, which can last for a few days.

There is usually no such risk associated with the Test.

Reference Range: 70-140mg/dl