Postprandial blood sugar is the amount of glucose in the blood after a meal, which is generally tested a couple of hours after a meal. According to the American Diabetes Association, postprandial blood sugar level should be under 140 mg/dL.
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How to manage my dad's high postprandial blood sugar and creatinine levels?
Query: Hi doctor, My father is a diabetic patient for the last 32 years. He is taking 18U Novomix 30 along with Trajenta 5 at 11 am before lunch and 12 U Novomix 30 at 10 am before dinner. He has a good post prandial glucose level after lunch at around 140 to 150 mg/dL but his post prandial sugar after din... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query. I have seen the details mentioned. His overall glucose control seems fairly good. Post dinner and fasting glucose levels are a bit high. These can be controlled by following methods. Increase Insulin dosage by 2 to 4 units before dinner. It will ... Read Full »