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Post-prandial glucose (not a diagnostic OGTT)

Blood sugar about 2 hours after a meal.

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Blood sugar about 2 hours after a meal. Why it is done: To see how the body handles a meal; used in diabetes follow-up. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional

Sources: SI (analytes, refranges, critical); LOINC; MedlinePlus Lab Tests (reference)

Why it is done

To see how the body handles a meal; used in diabetes follow-up.

Preparation

Test 2 hours after starting a normal meal. No single typical range given here. Ranges vary by lab, age and sex; use the range on your report. High values may mean: Poor sugar control or diabetes. Low values may mean: Rarely low. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.

⚠️ Reference ranges vary by lab, age and sex — always use the range printed on your own report.

Consult a doctor to interpret results — a single test does not make a diagnosis.

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Common questions

Why is Post-prandial glucose (not a diagnostic OGTT) done?
To see how the body handles a meal; used in diabetes follow-up.

Do I need to prepare or fast for Post-prandial glucose (not a diagnostic OGTT)?
Test 2 hours after starting a normal meal. No single typical range given here. Ranges vary by lab, age and sex; use the range on your report. High values may mean: Poor sugar control or diabetes. Low values may mean: Rarely low. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.

This content includes LOINC® (loinc.org), © Regenstrief Institute, Inc. Used under the LOINC licence. (LOINC: 1521-4)

Sources: SI (analytes, refranges, critical); LOINC; MedlinePlus Lab Tests (reference)

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