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GLUCOSE, POST PRANDIAL (PP), 2 HOURS AFTER MEAL

Special Instruction : No fasting required
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Sample(s) required : Blood, Flouride Plasma (2 ml)
₹100 ₹150
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GLUCOSE, POST PRANDIAL (PP), 2 HOURS AFTER MEAL

GLUCOSE, POST PRANDIAL (PP), 2 HOURS AFTER MEAL

The Glucose PP Test (Postprandial Glucose Test, often abbreviated as the 2-hour PP test) measures your blood glucose level at a specific time, typically two hours, after you have started eating a meal or a standardized glucose drink.

This test is essential for determining how well your body, specifically your pancreas and insulin, manages the large influx of sugar that enters the bloodstream after food consumption. It assesses your body's ability to clear glucose from the blood and is a crucial tool for diagnosing and monitoring diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance (pre-diabetes).

Why Do You Need This Test?

The Glucose PP test provides critical information that the Fasting Glucose Test can miss. It is used to:

  • Diagnose Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT): Identifying elevated sugar levels after eating, which is a major risk factor for developing Type 2 Diabetes.
  • Determine Post-Meal Spikes: Assessing if diabetes treatment (diet, exercise, or medication) is effectively controlling the rapid rise in blood sugar that occurs after meals.
  • Screen for Gestational Diabetes: The 2-hour post-glucose challenge is the standard method for screening pregnant women for gestational diabetes.
  • Investigate Hypoglycemia: Diagnosing reactive hypoglycemia (low blood sugar after meals) in patients with symptoms like dizziness or confusion.


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The Glucose Postprandial Test (most commonly the 2-Hour Postprandial Glucose or 2-Hour PPG) measures the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood after you have eaten a meal. The word "postprandial" simply means "after a meal." This test is crucial because it evaluates how effectively your body's insulin is working to clear glucose from the bloodstream following the influx of carbohydrates from food. It provides a direct assessment of your body's glucose tolerance and regulation.

The Glucose Postprandial test is done after a period of 2 hours from the start of the last meal. A healthcare professional or Phlebotomist will draw a blood sample from a vein in the arm.

The Glucose Postprandial Test (most commonly the 2-Hour PPG) is highly recommended because it is the most effective tool to assess how efficiently your body processes and clears sugar after a meal. It directly challenges your body’s insulin response, revealing problems that a simple fasting test might miss. This test is critical for diagnosing, monitoring, and mitigating cardiovascular risks associated with impaired glucose control.

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