Postprandial Glucose Control Strategies

Postprandial glucose control involves managing blood sugar levels after meals to prevent spikes and promote overall metabolic health.

Postprandial Glucose Control FAQ

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Is postprandial glucose control safe?

The safety of postprandial glucose control is both dependent upon the therapy used and specific to each patient’s ability to recognize and treat hypoglycemia when it does occur.

How important is postprandial plasma glucose control in diabetes management?

Control of postprandial plasma glucose (PPG) therefore plays an important role in diabetes management. International diabetes guidelines acknowledge the value of PPG monitoring yet place relatively little emphasis on PPG control.

Does postprandial glucose affect glycemic control in type 2 diabetes?

Large interventional studies have shown that achieving and maintaining near-normal glycemic levels reduces the risk for microvascular and macrovascular complications in type 2 diabetes. The impact of postprandial glucose on glycemic control has become a topic of much discussion among clinicians.

Does postprandial glucose monitoring improve glycemia?

45. Zhang DA, Katznelson L, Li M. Postprandial glucose monitoring further improved glycemia, lipids, and weight in persons with type 2 diabetes mellitus who had already reached hemoglobin A1c goal.