Is the variation in PPBS after 2nd and 3rd hour of meal normal?

Question

Hi doctor,

I am a 49 year old female. I have been checking my PPBS at home. But, there is a bit ambiguity in my results. My PPBS after two hours shows around 210 mg/dL and if I check after three hours my PPBS levels up to 140 mg/dL. So, kindly please let me know that which test result am I supposed to consider. My fasting blood sugar level is usually 120 mg/dL. I am not taking any regular medications. I have been noticing the variations since past one month. I am not prone to any diseases or surgery. My BP and cholesterol are also normal.

Answer 1

Hi,

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We are here to help you. You need to consider the postprandial report two hours post breakfast while checking blood sugar at home. This is very normal phenomenon that you are observing as one gets lower blood sugar levels after three hours. There is no doubt by these readings that you are having diabetes. I would recommend you HbA1c levels (glycated hemoglobin) to see for your diabetes range. This test gives you an average of three months irrespective of your meals.