Know Your Blood Parameter: PPBS

1. Parameter Name 

   Post-Prandial Blood Glucose (PPBS)

   
   

2. Test Type 

   Blood

   
   

3. Normal Range

   • Normal: < 140 mg/dL

   • Prediabetes: 140–199 mg/dL

   • Diabetes: ≥ 200 mg/dL

     
     

4. High Levels Indicate 

   Impaired glucose tolerance or diabetes. Often related to high-carb meals or poor insulin sensitivity.

   
   

5. Low Levels Indicate 

   Reactive hypoglycemia (rare), may occur after eating in individuals with insulin imbalance.

   
   

6. Why It's Tested 

   Assesses how well the body manages glucose after meals. Important for diagnosing or monitoring diabetes.

   
   

7. Associated Symptoms (if abnormal) 

   • High: Drowsiness, fatigue post-meal 

   • Low: Hunger, shakiness, brain fog

   
   

8. What To Do If Abnormal 

   Consider OGTT or HbA1c for diagnosis. Modify meal composition, seek medical advice.

   
   

9. Common Conditions Related 

   Diabetes, insulin resistance, reactive hypoglycemia

   
   

10. Nutrition or Lifestyle Connection 

    Prefer complex carbs, include fiber and protein in meals, take a post-meal walk.

    
    

11. References (APA Format)

    American Diabetes Association. (2024). Postprandial glucose.

    MedlinePlus. (2023). Blood sugar test.

     Mayo Clinic. (2022). Diabetes diagnosis.