Glucose Urine Test (Postprandial) near me in Howrah

(Urine Glucose - PP, Urine Sugar - PP)

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

Urine sample must preferably be the midstream urine (part of urine that comes after first and before the last stream). Collect the urine sample in a sealed and sterile container provided by our sample collection professional. Make sure that the container doesn't come in contact with your skin. Women are advised not to give the sample during the menstrual period unless prescribed.
Sample is to be given 2 hours after the start of the meal.

Understanding Glucose Urine Test (Postprandial) in Howrah

What is Glucose Urine Test (Postprandial) in Howrah?

Glucose-postprandial urine test is performed to measure the level of glucose in the urine. It is a screening test for prediabetes, type 1 and 2 diabetes. The test is done after a period of 2 hours from the start of the last meal so as to check how the body responds to sugar and starch post your meal. The presence of glucose in urine is usually suggestive of diabetes.

This test is recommended if you have signs or symptoms of diabetes like excessive thirst, excessive hunger, excessive urine frequency, and weight loss. It is also used to monitor glucose levels in diabetics for assessing kidney damage and to assess the effect of treatment in diabetics.

What does Glucose Urine Test (Postprandial) measure?

The Glucose Postprandial Test measures glucose levels in the urine after a period of 2 hours from the start of the last meal.

Glucose is a simple sugar or monosaccharide which is the main source of energy for all the cells of the body. It is important to know that glucose is the only energy source for the nervous system. Carbohydrates consumed in the diet are broken down into their simplest form called glucose, which is absorbed by the intestines and transported by the blood to various organs. It is subsequently utilized by cells of these organs to produce energy wherever necessary. The quantity in excess is stored either as glycogen in the liver for short-term storage or in fat tissues as triglycerides for long-term storage. The uptake, utilization, and storage of glucose after it is absorbed in the intestines is facilitated by the hormone insulin secreted by the pancreas. Insulin guides the transport of glucose to the organs requiring it (e.g., heart, brain, working muscles, etc.). Insulin also directs the storage of excess glucose. The action of insulin reduces sugar levels in the blood.

After every meal, sugar levels increase in the blood and insulin is secreted as a response to reduce the sugar levels until it becomes normal. If glucose levels fall too low in blood, another pancreatic hormone called glucagon is released. Glucagon directs the liver to convert stored glycogen into glucose and release it into the blood. The insulin and glucagon hormones create a feedback mechanism to keep blood glucose levels within the normal range. Imbalance in their activity can cause high or low blood sugar levels in the blood.

The kidney filters the blood to form urine. Normally, urine has little or no glucose. In case of very high glucose level, glycosuria or high level of glucose in the urine is noted. The test results help to monitor insulin therapy in patients with diabetes mellitus.