Glucose PP, Urine
Glucose PP, Urine
Post-prandial refers to after meals. Glucose (a type of sugar) is a primary source of energy for all the cells in the body. The glucose postprandial urine test is performed two hours after meals to determine the glucose levels in the urine. It is used to monitor individuals who have pre-diabetes and diabetes (Type 1 and 2). It is helpful in understanding how the body reacts to the absorption of sugars and carbohydrates following a meal. If blood glucose levels do not return to normal within two hours of eating, it is indicative of diabetes
Symptoms of Diabetes
Feeling thirsty very often
Feeling hungry often
Fatigue
Urinating a lot
Losing weight without efforts
Numbing or tingling of hands and feet
Slow healing of any cuts or wounds
Having infections more than usual
Dry skin
Blurred vision
Who should get tested?
Age over 35 years
Prediabetes
Overweight or obese
Family history of diabetes
High cholesterol
High Blood Pressure
Heart diseases
Gestational diabetes
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Test preparation
No special preparation is required to take glucose post prandial urine test. However, please talk to your healthcare provider about your medical conditions and medications that you are on before taking the test.
Interpretation of the Test Results
Interpretation of test results
Normal range: 0 – 15 mg/dL
The presence of urine sugars greater than the normal range is usually indicative of Diabetes (type 1 and 2)
FAQs
What is the procedure involved in sample collection?
Your healthcare provider will provide you with a sterile container in which the urine sample needs to be collected. You are instructed to collect your urine sample in a clean catch method which involves collecting the urine sample only after discarding the first few drops of urine and collecting the midstream urine into the container. Before the sample collection, it is advised to clean your hands and genitals properly to avoid contaminating the sample
Are there any risks to glucose post prandial urine test?
No, there are no risks associated with glucose post prandial urine test. It is a simple test that involves just collecting your urine sample
What is the turnaround time (TAT) for glucose post-prandial urine test?
The glucose post prandial urine test results are usually available within a day’s time after the sample collection. However, it may also take a little longer at times
What other health conditions are associated with diabetes?
Health conditions such as hypertension, high cholesterol, vision impairment, heart diseases, kidney diseases, etc., are associated with chronic increases in sugar levels in the body (diabetes).
Can I take the glucose post prandial urine test just after having a meal?
No. It is advisable to take the post prandial test only after two hours post consumption of food. It takes about approximately two hours for your food to get digested and absorbed into different body fluids. Taking the test prior to two hours may give unreliable test findings
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