The plasma glucose test 1 hour after dinner is a postprandial glucose test used to measure the body's response to a meal. It is particularly useful in diagnosing and managing diabetes, assessing glucose metabolism, and monitoring the effectiveness...
The 1-hour postprandial glucose test helps in identifying:
- **Diabetes Mellitus:** Elevated levels may indicate diabetes or prediabetes.
- **Impaired Glucose Tolerance:** Intermediate glucose levels may suggest impaired glucose tolerance, a...
- **Non-Diabetic Individuals:** Typically, the normal range is less than 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L) one hour after eating.
- **Diabetic Individuals:** The target range may vary based on individual treatment goals, but it generally should be below 1...
- **Normal Range (< 140 mg/dL):** Indicates normal glucose metabolism.
- **140-199 mg/dL:** May suggest impaired glucose tolerance or prediabetes. Further testing, such as an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), may be recommended.
- **&ge...
**Sample Type:** Blood (venous or capillary)
- **Collection Method:** Venous blood draw or fingerstick (capillary blood sample)
- **Preparation:** Patients are advised to consume a typical dinner and avoid any other caloric intake unti...
Plasma glucose 1 hr after dinner
Plasma Glucose Levels: 1 Hour Post-Dinner
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Sample Type:
blood
Fasting Required:
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Description
The plasma glucose 1-hour after dinner test, also known as postprandial glucose test, measures the level of glucose in the blood one hour after eating a meal. It helps assess how well your body processes glucose after consuming food, particularly carbohydrates. This test is often used to diagnose diabetes or monitor blood sugar levels in individuals with diabetes.