As we all know, eating too many staple foods or fruits can increase carbohydrate intake, which may raise postprandial blood glucose. However, in daily life, many people with diabetes strictly control their intake of staple foods and fruits and eat mostly vegetables, yet their postprandial blood glucose still rises above 10.0 mmol/L.If you often have […]
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3 Things to Do Before and After Meals for People with Diabetes to Lower Postprandial Blood Glucose
Many people with diabetes feel frustrated: they are already taking glucose-lowering medication and watching their diet carefully, yet their post-meal blood sugar is still a bit high. What can they do?In fact, for people with type 2 diabetes, small details during meals can also affect blood sugar fluctuations.Today I will share several practical tips to […]
Postprandial blood glucose is timed from the first bite of food
Therefore, it is recommended that high‑risk groups — including the elderly, obese, overweight, sedentary individuals, those with a family history of diabetes, a history of gestational diabetes, or concurrent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases — should add regular postprandial blood glucose testing to their routine checkups, in addition to fasting blood glucose.To be precise: 2 hours […]
How to Keep Postprandial Blood Glucose Levels Safe?
Follow a reasonable diet and regular mealsEat a varied diet with light flavors, and limit alcohol and tobacco. Whole grains, mixed beans, and vegetables are rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They increase satiety and, most importantly, help stabilize postprandial blood glucose.A useful tip: follow the order of vegetables first, then protein, and finally […]
Why Is It Even More Important to Prevent Postprandial Blood Glucose Spikes in Patients with Existing Cardiovascular Disease?
For people with diabetes who already have cardiovascular disease, a sharp postprandial blood glucose spike is like adding fuel to the fire. This is not an overstatement. Let’s look at the reasons:Secondary damage to blood vesselsWhen blood glucose surges suddenly after a meal, the blood becomes more viscous. For patients with already narrowed blood vessels, […]
Don’t Only Focus on Fasting Blood Glucose — Postprandial Blood Glucose Also Requires Strict Monitoring and Control
Many people with diabetes feel relieved once their fasting blood glucose is normal, thinking their blood glucose is well-controlled. However, fasting blood glucose is only one part of glucose monitoring; postprandial blood glucose is equally important and is even more closely linked to cardiovascular health.A slight rise in blood glucose after meals is a normal […]