Overview
A 2-hour post-prandial blood sugar (glucose) test measures the blood sugar exactly 2 hours after the start of a meal. Blood sugar tests may be used to check for diabetes and to see how treatment for diabetes is working.
What is the Glucose (Postprandial 2 Hrs.) Test ?
A 2 hour Post Glucose test is done to check your Blood Sugar 2 hours after taking a glucose solution instead of eating.
What is the Purpose of the Glucose (Postprandial 2 Hrs.) Test ?
The Glucose (Postprandial 2 Hrs.) Test is advised for following analysis:
- Screening: The postprandial glucose test is helpful for the early detection of conditions like diabetes because it can help identify possible health issues related to blood sugar levels even before symptoms appear.
- Diagnosis: It is often recommended if you experience symptoms like exhaustion, repeated fainting, and recurring infections. In order to make a diagnosis, the test can be used in combination with other tests to ascertain whether elevated glucose levels are causing these symptoms.
- Monitoring: For people with diabetes or other glucose-related conditions who have already been diagnosed, the random glucose test is used to monitor blood sugar levels and assess how well current treatments are working.
- Assessing the Effect of Medical Conditions and Treatments: It assists in evaluating the effects of various medical conditions or treatments on blood glucose levels, offering insights into the ways in which these variables affect general health.
When is a Glucose (Postprandial 2 Hrs.) Test Recommended ?
If you have following symptoms, then Glucose (Postprandial 2 Hrs.) Test is advised:
- Frequent urination
- Increased thirst
- Increased hungry despite eating enough
- Unexplained weight loss
- Blurred vision
- Extreme fatigue or tiredness
- Impaired healing of cuts and bruises
Preparation for Glucose (Postprandial 2 Hrs.) Test
- Sample will be collected exactly 2 hours after your meals. Don’t eat in this time interval.
- Drink adequate water before sample collection.
- Avoid vigorous physical activity before the sample collection because activity can give a false blood sugar reading.
- Follow the preparatory instructions as guided by your doctor.
Components of Glucose (Postprandial 2 Hrs.) Test
- Glucose (Postprandial 2 Hrs.): In order to evaluate the body's glucose metabolism, the glucose (postprandial 2 hours) test takes blood sugar readings two hours after a meal. By assessing how well the body handles glucose spikes after meals, it is mainly used to diagnose and track diabetes. Results that are abnormal might point to metabolic issues or insulin resistance.
What is the Cost of the Glucose (Postprandial 2 Hrs.) Test ?
The Price of a Glucose (Postprandial 2 Hrs.) Test is Rs. 60. However, cost of the test may fluctuate depending on following factors:
- Other tests advised along with Glucose (Postprandial 2 Hrs.) Test
- Offers or discounts
- Empanelment of the patient
Interpreting the Glucose (Postprandial 2 Hrs.) Test Results
The units used by doctors to measure Blood Glucose are milligrammes per decilitre, or mg/dl. A fasting glucose test's results show the following:
| Diabetic Status |
Blood Sugar Levels |
| Normal |
Less than 140 mg/dL |
| Target Blood Glucose Range for Diabetics |
Less than 180 mg/dL |
| Unmanaged Diabetes |
200 mg/dL or higher |
How Glucose (Postprandial 2 Hrs.) Test is Done ?
The Blood Sample for Glucose (Postprandial 2 Hrs.) Test is taken in following steps:
- The area where the needle will be inserted to take your blood is cleaned with an antiseptic alcohol wipe. The hollow on the inside side of the elbow or the tip of the finger are the most common sites for this.
- A tourniquet or a band is tied around your upper arm to facilitate access to the vein in your arm.
- A needle is used to puncture your vein. The blood sample is collected into a test tube attached to the needle. The needle may cause a small pinch or sting when it is inserted.
- Once the vial or test tube is filled, the blood sample collection for the test is finished, and the needle is taken out.
- Finger pressure is applied to the puncture site to stop the bleeding, and the bandage is applied at the site.
How to Schedule A Glucose (Postprandial 2 Hrs.) Test with Dr. B. Lal Lab ?
- Go to the Dr. B. Lal Lab website.
- Go to the “Book a test” tab.
- Select the “Lab Test” tab.
- Type “Glucose (Postprandial 2 Hrs.) Test” in the search bar.
- Click on the test.
- The test page with all the test details will show up.
- Click on “Book Now”.
- Login and verify your mobile number with OTP.
- Now enter your details.
- Select date & time for booking Glucose (Postprandial 2 Hrs.) Test in Jaipur.
- Check out.
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