Postprandial Blood Sugar: Levels, Tests, and What They Mean

Postprandial blood sugar — the level of sugar in your blood after you eat and drink — is an important indicator of metabolic and overall health. Monitoring your postprandial blood sugar levels can help you to understand your personal responses to the foods you eat.It’s normal for your blood sugar to rise after you eat and then fall again as the cells in your body take in the sugar from your blood to use for energy or to store for later. But blood sugar that's consistently too high isn’t good for your body and can be a sign of type 2 diabetes.There are recommended target ranges for postprandial blood sugar for people living with diabetes. But for those without the condition, the current postprandial blood sugar thresholds are designed for healthcare professionals making a diabetes diagnosis after consuming a special sugary drink. There are currently no targets for when you are eating your normal diet.At ZOE, we run the largest scientific study of postprandial blood sugar and blood fat r...