Glucose 2 Hours
Test Code: MTC01089
Sugar Analysis
Post-meal blood sugar is a test that measures glucose levels exactly two hours after eating or drinking glucose solution to evaluate how the body responds to glucose.
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Sample Type:
Blood,
Preparation:
2 hours after Gluocue
TAT:
Results Within 4 Hours
16.
000
KWD
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Test Details
The two-hour post-meal glucose test evaluates how well the body processes sugar after food intake. During the two hours following a meal, the pancreas releases insulin to bring sugar levels back to normal. If glucose remains elevated after two hours, this may indicate poor insulin response or early metabolic dysfunction. This test is essential for detecting insulin resistance, diagnosing diabetes, assessing pancreatic function, and monitoring the effectiveness of treatment and lifestyle modifications.
Because it reflects the body’s ability to lower glucose after eating, which is a key insulin function.
It suggests early insulin resistance before fasting levels become abnormal.
High two-hour glucose indicates that cells are not responding properly to insulin.
Research shows that the body’s true insulin response is best revealed at the two-hour mark.
Meal type, meal size, physical activity, stress, and medications can influence results.
Weak or delayed insulin secretion prevents glucose from dropping to normal within two hours.
Symptoms may appear later, while the test remains normal due to small meals or physical activity.
The test shows how well the body improves its glucose handling after dietary, medicinal, or activity adjustments.
