Is a postprandial blood glucose level of 13.6 mmol/L very serious?
May 16, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Pan Yongyuan
Introduction
A postprandial blood glucose level of 13.6 mmol/L is considered quite high. The specific analysis is as follows:
The normal fasting blood glucose range is 3.9–6.1 mmol/L, and blood glucose two hours after a meal should be less than 7.8 mmol/L. If a patient's postprandial blood glucose reaches 13.6 mmol/L, this is considered significantly elevated.
Generally speaking, a postprandial blood glucose level of 13.6 mmol/L is considered quite severe. The detailed analysis is as follows:
The normal fasting blood glucose level ranges from 3.9 mmol/L to 6.1 mmol/L. One hour after a meal, the normal blood glucose level should be between 6.7 mmol/L and 9.4 mmol/L. Two hours after eating, it should be below 7.8 mmol/L, and by three hours, it should return to the normal fasting range. If a patient's blood glucose reaches 13.6 mmol/L after meals, this is considered serious and meets the diagnostic criteria for diabetes. The patient may experience symptoms such as increased appetite and frequent urination, and faces an elevated risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. It is essential to seek timely medical evaluation and, under a doctor’s guidance, initiate treatment with insulin injections or oral hypoglycemic medications to prevent severe complications.
Patients with high blood glucose should also avoid foods high in fat and sugar in daily life to prevent further blood glucose fluctuations. A light, balanced diet is recommended, emphasizing low-cholesterol, vitamin-rich foods, along with regular moderate exercise, which can help stabilize blood glucose levels within the normal range.
Patients should follow their doctor’s instructions for regular hospital check-ups to monitor blood glucose levels. Based on these readings, the physician will guide adjustments in medication dosage, either increasing or decreasing as necessary.
