Post Prandial Blood Sugar (PPBS)

Test Details

PPBS test stands for postprandial blood sugar and is a blood test that checks for diabetes. Postprandial refers to the time after a meal. This test checks how your body processes sugar and starch after a meal. The PPBS blood test is usually done after a fasting blood sugar (FBS) test that measures blood glucose levels after fasting for 8-12 hours. After a meal, blood sugar levels increase rapidly as the food is digested. In response, the pancreas secretes insulin - a hormone that moves glucose from the bloodstream into the body's cells to be used for energy. Thus, the blood sugar levels are controlled. However, in diabetes, your body doesn't produce enough insulin or respond effectively to insulin, so your blood sugar levels remain high. Diabetes is a condition characterised by very high blood sugar levels. It can be classified into several types: Type 1 Diabetes: A condition where the body's immune system attacks insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, resulting in little or no insulin. Type 2 Diabetes: A disorder where the body resists insulin effects or doesn't produce enough insulin. Prediabetes: A condition where the blood sugar levels are elevated but aren't high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. Gestational Diabetes: Diabetes that occurs during pregnancy and usually resolves after childbirth. The PPBS test is vital for the screening and monitoring of diabetes. Regular PPBS testing can prevent serious complications of high blood sugar, such as nerve, heart, kidney, and eye damage, and preserve overall well-being.