Blood Glucose (Post Prandial)

The Blood Glucose Post Prandial (PP) test is used to evaluate how your body processes sugar after a meal. While a fasting test shows your baseline, the PP test captures the real-world efficiency of your insulin response during the peak of digestion. By measuring glucose levels exactly two hours after eating, doctors can identify impaired glucose tolerance or Type 2 diabetes that might remain hidden during a fasting state. It is particularly helpful for monitoring the effectiveness of mealtime medications and ensuring that blood sugar spikes are being properly managed to prevent long-term complications like nerve or kidney damage.