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A PPbs test, also termed as a postprandial glucose test is a blood examination that measures the blood sugar level of an individual two hours after consuming a meal. This examination assists in determining how effectively the body of the individual is processing glucose (sugar) from the consumed food.
A sugar PP test itself doesn't exhibit any symptoms. It's a diagnostic tool used to identify or track health conditions for diabetes that do present with symptoms like:
Patient must consult to their health care provider for proper treatment, analysis and, medications under such symptoms.
One should consider getting glucose PP test done, under below-mentioned conditions-
Patient needs to have a normal to heavy meal two hours before the postprandial glucose blood test.
The normal level of glucose/sugar post prandial level varies among individuals based on their diabetic and other medical condition. Although, a normal glucose pp level for non-diabetic individual ranges less than 140 mg/dL, while for diabetic patient level should be lower than 180 mg/dL.
Generally, the glucose PP test has no serious adverse effects. Though slight dizziness can occur after the test. Bruising or soreness at the blood-drawn site might be there for a few hours.
A positive PPbs test result typically suggests that the patient’s body is having difficulty in processing glucose from the diet taken. Consultation with a professional health provider is necessary for further diagnosis, treatment and medications.
While, a negative PPbs test result indicates that the patient’s body is effectively processing glucose from the consumed food.
A glucose post prandial test is highly significant in measuring, nitrogen in blood produced through waste products and amount of albumin in urine, also estimating filtration of blood through kidney.
The frequency of the PPbs test can vary based on individual medical status, for patient’s diagnosed with diabetes, or at a risk of getting diabetes (prediabetes) are different. It is best to consult with the patients’ health care provider for screening and medicine prescription accordingly.
Yes, drinking water is generally permitted before a PPbs test.
An ideal sugar level fasting time does varies among individual based on health condition and the status of diabetes. Although, for a non-diabetic individual the range goes between 72 to 99 mg/dL, while, for a diabetic patient, best fasting blood sugar level is between 80-130 mg/ dL.
A 1-hour post-meal blood sugar test examines the glucose level in the patient’s blood just an hour after consuming food.
Typically, a blood sample is required two hours after consuming a meal for a postprandial glucose test (PP test).
The glucose PP test cost in Delhi NCR is very affordable.
At Mahajan Imaging and Labs, the glucose PP test price ranges from ₹100 to ₹200 for South Delhi, North Delhi, East Delhi, West Delhi and Central Delhi, Gurugram / Gurgaon, etc.
The primary objective of blood sugar PP test is to evaluate glucose tolerance after meal, of how well does patient’s body processes glucose (sugar) from the consumed food within a gap of two hours.
In addition to home collection, people can visit Mahajan Imaging and Labs centers located in Defence Colony New Delhi, SDA (Safdarjung Development Area) New Delhi, Pusa Road Delhi, Gurugram Haryana, and Bali Nagar Delhi. Home collection is available throughout Delhi NCR.
A Postprandial glucose test can be performed at the patient’s home or at the nearest center by collecting the samples through a home collection facility, allowing easy and convenient access to the PP test.