The 2-Hour Post-Prandial Blood Sugar test measures your blood glucose level exactly two hours after eating. It helps assess how your body processes sugar from food and is commonly used to screen for or monitor diabetes and glucose intolerance.
Why it’s done:
- Detect abnormal blood sugar spikes after meals
- Monitor diabetes treatment effectiveness
- Evaluate insulin response
Preparation:
- Eat a meal as directed by your doctor or follow the lab’s instructions
- Blood will be drawn exactly 2 hours after your first bite of food
How to order this test/s?
For inquiries, call your Hospital’s Clinical Laboratory