GLUCOSE POST PRANDIAL WITH URINE SUGAR

The GPPU test is a medical diagnostic method that evaluates the amount of blood sugar a person can use after a meal. It can be used to analyse how well the body regulates blood sugar levels after meals by measuring glucose concentration in the blood and urine to diagnose possible disorders that affect glucose metabolism like diabetes and insulin resistance. 

Before commencing the test, the patient is required to take a standard meal along with a specific amount of glucose. Glucose levels are measured by taking blood samples at certain intervals, typically after 1 and 2 hours. Also, a urine sample is taken to find out whether glucose is excreted or not to determine if there are problems with glucose metabolism. 

This test determines the level of glucose in blood and urine to evaluate the effectiveness of blood sugar regulation in an individual after a meal. More specifically, the test determines the following: 

Levels of glucose in blood in mmol/L or mg/dL 

The presence or absence of glucose in the urine 

Such tests are often indicated in patients with signs or risk factors of disorders involving glucose metabolism, such as: 

Elevated blood glucose level 

Diabetes 

Insulin insensitivity 

Kinship linkage with diabetics 

Obese individuals 

Gestational diabetes or babies weighing more than nine pounds at birth. 

While the GPPU test is safe, there are risks and limitations to keep in mind. Such tests can present us with the following risks: 

1. Blood sampling can be painful and might cause temporary bruising. 

2. Due to external factors (e.g. medications, stress, certain medical issues) this test might, in rare cases, fail to test true blood glucose levels. 

3. The exam is not appropriate for everyone, especially patients with extreme renal impairment or taking drugs that alter blood sugar. 

While the GPPU test is being conducted, the medical practitioners assess the following parameters:  

1. The blood sugar levels one to two hours after a person consumes food, with special consideration to the concentration of glucose present in the blood.  

2. The amount of glucose in the urine along with its existence or absence. 

3. The adjustments within the parameters within the age group, other conditions present, and medication needed. 

It is advisable to get GPPU tests done for patients with:  

1. An exaggerated level of blood sugar.  

2. Insulin dependent and non-insulin dependent diabetics.  

3. Patients suffering from insulin resistance and patients with metabolic syndrome.  

4. Individuals with a close family history of diabetes.  

5. People suffering from obesity as well as lack of activity.  

6. Women with history of gestational diabetes or women who had a baby over 4 kilos. 

The GPPU test can:  

1. Screen for disorders in glycaemic control, such as diabetes or insulin resistance.  

2. Evaluate treatment efforts in diabetic and pre-diabetic patients.  

3. Expose potential problems with developing heart diseases. 

The GPPU test is useful in diagnosing:  

1. Diabetes Type 1 and Type 2.  

2. Prediabetes. 

3. Resistance to Insulin 

4. Syndromes Affecting Metabolism 

5. Diabetes Mellitus During Pregnancy 

These are the actions every patient needs to do before the test:  

1. Don’t eat for 8 plus hours before the test.  

2. For 24 hours prior to the test, don’t eat any foods with high sugar or carbohydrates. 

3. Tell your healthcare provider if you take any medications, supplements, or have medical conditions that could alter the outcome of this test. 

4. Prior to the test, provide them with urine samples.  

4. Strategically prepare to eat a meal that contains a certain amount of carbohydrates and glucose.