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Hello Johnny 🇿🇦
Our very experienced Senior Ambassador Henry ( @A DiabetesTeam Member), advocates timing the test post prandial blood sugar, from the first bite.
This is what I found on Google to substantiate that Henry is correct. I hope this helps you
You should test your postprandial blood sugar two hours from your first bite of food. Timing the test from the start of your meal ensures you're measuring your blood sugar at a consistent point in the digestion process, allowing you and your healthcare provider to accurately assess how your body processes food and manages glucose levels.
Why timing from the first bite is important
Accurate assessment:
Carbohydrates in food are broken down into glucose and enter your bloodstream, with levels typically peaking between one and two hours after eating. Starting the two-hour timer from the first bite provides a consistent benchmark for understanding how your body responds to food over that period.
Consistent comparison:
When you or your doctor want to see how different meals or medications affect your blood sugar, consistently measuring two hours after the first bite allows for a more reliable comparison between various tests.
How to perform the test
Note the time: Record the exact time you take your first bite of your meal.
Eat your meal: Consume a regular meal, as you normally would.
Start the clock: Begin the two-hour countdown from that initial bite.
Avoid other food/drinks: Do not eat or drink anything other than water during the two-hour waiting period.
Test at the correct time: Take your blood sample exactly two hours after your first bite. 🤗🇿🇦
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Thank you.. Is see it has nothing to do with diabetes
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Here is a link for FBS. It shows treatment options.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/...
My daughter and I get this all the time with the first bites. Very painful and annoying, I just apply light pressure on the spot and it subsides. From everything I've read it's due to a overactive salivary glad and not a real big deal. As always if it's bad for you, ask the ole doc🙂
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