postprandial glucose
Post-eating blood sugar
Postprandial glucose is blood sugar levels measured after eating, typically one to two hours after a meal.
The term appears in medical contexts, particularly diabetes management, where controlling postprandial spikes helps prevent complications: Her postprandial glucose was higher than her doctor wanted.
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