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What does PPBG stand for?

Postprandial Blood Glucose


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Irvingia was also awarded patent protection based on its ability to control the absorption of carbohydrates in the digestive tract by inhibiting the activity of the alpha-amylase enzyme, thereby regulating fasting and postprandial blood glucose levels.
The study results, which were presented earlier this month at the American Diabetes Association, also showed a significant reduction in postprandial blood glucose levels following administration of a standardized test meal, with improvements in both peak glycemic response and total hyperglycemic exposure compared with Humalog alone.
Subjects with type 2 diabetes showed a slight improvement in insulin sensitivity, but postprandial blood glucose and insulin levels were not affected when apple cider vinegar was added to a meal.
Since dietary carbohydrate is the primary contributor to postprandial blood glucose level, the total amount of carbohydrate consumed at meals and snacks must be monitored and controlled.
Non-fasting blood glucose concentration (Non-FBG), which means postprandial blood glucose concentration, was measured on the 14th day.
With only five grams of fenugreek a day, fasting and postprandial blood glucose levels were significantly reduced in those persons with diabetes.
In addition, study results also showed a significant reduction in postprandial blood glucose levels following administration of a standardized test meal and less hypoglycemia compared to Humulin R alone.
OBJECTIVE: The amount and composition of dietary carbohydrates is a major determinant of postprandial blood glucose and insulin, and risk of breast cancer has been positively associated with plasma levels of insulin and insulin-like growth factor 1.

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