About the INSULIN – PP
Detect postprandial hyperglycemia.
Sample Required
Blood (venous sample).
Fasting Requirement
Sample taken 2 hours after meal (Postprandial).
Why is this Test Done?
- Detect postprandial hyperglycemia.
- Monitor therapy effectiveness in diabetes.
General Reference Range
- <140 mg/dL: Normal
- 140–199 mg/dL: Impaired glucose tolerance
- ≥200 mg/dL: Diabetes (consider repeat/clinical correlation)
What Abnormal Results Mean
High 2‑hour values indicate impaired glucose tolerance or diabetes; very high values require prompt management.





