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Post prandial blood sugar test is used to assess the blood sugar level in the body after having a meal.
Post prandial blood sugar test is used to assess the blood sugar level in the body after having a meal. This test is very useful for diagnosis of diabetes as this disease is one of the most common diseases among the Indian population and causes further complications.
According to the ICMR (indian council of medical research ) screening of the glycemic control should be done in every individual above the age of >30 years , or who have one or more of the following risk factors:
- Family history of diabetes
- Overweight/obese (BMI ≥23 kg/m2 ) or have increased waist circumference (>90 cm males, >80 cm females)
- History of hypertension (≥130/80 mmHg) or on treatment for hypertension
- History of dyslipidemia
- History of CVD (ischaemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease)
- History of polycystic ovarian syndrome
Importance of the PPBS
The amount of blood sugar after the meal is an important indicator of metabolic health. If the blood sugar level is high then the individual may be at high risk of developing the diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other health complications.The level of sugar in our blood reaches at its peak after the 2hrs of the meal this is when the PPBS test comes in place as this test help to diagnose the glycemic level in a blood.
This test is important for all the individuals who have diabetes or not a people who donot have diabetes this test can give clues about their metabolic health and people who have diabete this test will tell about whether their therapy needs to be adjusted or not because if blood sugar level is continuously high and left uncontrolled then it can lead to further more dangerous health complications such as CVD, stroke etc.
PPBS Test Help in Many Ways Such as:
- Diagnosis of the diabetes: this test helps in the assessment of the glycemic level of the blood after the meal which tells about whether a person may develop diabetes or not and aids in diagnosis
- Therapeutic management: this test is used by the doctors to assess their patients sugar level and further design the therapy according to the needs of the patients
- Treatment effectiveness:It helps in checking whether the treatment which is provided to the individual is good enough or not.
- Assess cardiovascular disease: continuous increase in the sugar level of the blood has a negative effect on heart health. Therefore this PPBS test helps to identify the individual who are at high risk of developing cardiovascular disease
- Gestational diabetes: women are more prone to develop diabetes after the pregnancy and if left untreated it may lead to serious health complications, therefore it is advised to check your blood sugar level regularly during pregnancy
Overall this test is one of the most useful test in the diagnosis of the serious health complications, further prevention and treatment
Range of PPBS
- Normal range= > 140 mg /dl
- Prediabetes= 140-200 mg/dl
- diabetes= <200 mg/dl
Things Needs to be in Check Before PPBS Test
- This test is generally done after the fasting blood glucose level is estimated and it tells whether the person is prediabetes or diabetes
- Informed your healthcare provider if you are on any treatment as medicines may alter the test results
- The test is done at the specific time which is 2hrs after the meal
Procedure
- A phlebotomist will find a vein by tying your arm with a rubber band.
- Then they will clean your hand using a cotton and disinfectant to prevent the infections
- After this a new needle will be inserted into your arm and the blood is collected for the further analysis of the sugar level in the blood.
- In the end the band will be removed and the bandage is put on the site from where the blood is drawn
The postprandial blood sugar test is one of the most essential tests in diagnosis of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.Finally you know about the importance of maintaining your blood sugar level, you can better analyse your or your loved ones requirement of this test as we all know good health is true happiness.
Cost of PPBS Test in Delhi
Why to choose ganesh diagnostic centre
Ganesh diagnostic centre is one of the leading diagnostic centres and we are accredited with the NABH which says that we follow all the guidelines for maintaining the standard and quality for performing the test. Our tests are 100%accurate and we also provide free blood sample collection at home at an affordable price.
So get your test done from the best diagnostic centre around you.
