Post-Prandial Blood Sugar (PPBS)
PPBS measures blood glucose exactly 2 hours after starting a meal. It reflects how well your body processes carbohydrates and insulin response. Used alongside FBS for complete diabetes assessment.
Test Information
Reports In
Same day (6 hours)
Parameters
1
Requisites
Blood Sample
Sample Type
Blood
Measures
Blood glucose 2 hours after a meal
Identifies
Post-meal glucose response, diabetes control
What is the PPBS Test?
Post-Prandial Blood Sugar (PPBS) measures glucose levels exactly 2 hours after eating a meal. While FBS tells you your baseline sugar level, PPBS shows how efficiently your body processes glucose from food. Many people have normal fasting sugar but elevated post-meal sugar — an early sign of diabetes that would be missed without this test.
Why Should You Take This Test?
PPBS reveals glucose spikes after eating that fasting tests miss. Essential for assessing diabetes control and meal-related insulin response.
Who Should Get Tested?
Diabetic Patients
Routine monitoring of post-meal sugar control.
Normal FBS but Suspected Diabetes
Some people have normal fasting but elevated post-meal sugar.
Gestational Diabetes Screening
Pregnant women with risk factors.
Post-Meal Symptoms
Drowsiness, fatigue, or dizziness after eating.
Warning Signs — When Should You Get This Test?
Common Conditions Detected
Frequently Booked Together
Tests commonly ordered alongside PPBS for a complete picture
FBS
Fasting sugar + post-meal sugar together give a complete picture
HbA1c
3-month average blood sugar control
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