What is the normal 2-hour postprandial blood glucose level for individuals with diabetes?
Disease description:
My father has been diagnosed with diabetes, and his doctor recommended monitoring his blood glucose level two hours after meals. What is the normal postprandial (2-hour) blood glucose level for individuals with diabetes?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Pan Yongyuan
For individuals with diabetes, the normal 2-hour postprandial blood glucose level should be maintained below 10.0 mmol/L. If a diabetic patient’s blood glucose level is excessively elevated, immediate medical consultation is recommended to initiate appropriate therapeutic interventions for glycemic control. Failure to treat hyperglycemia promptly—leading to persistently elevated blood glucose levels—may result in serious organ and tissue complications, such as blindness, lower-limb gangrene, and cerebrovascular disease.
