What is more accurate fbs or ppbs?

[JessicaPeter]

I'm 30 yrs old nd was diagnosed with diabetes frm last 11 months .....im following proper diet and exercise nd frm last 10 months it is in Gud control......bt often I get my ppbs value more.... My last value was fbs 96 nd ppbs 186 plz tell me whether it is controlled or nt?

[Praveen55 Moderator]

Yes, your FBS is good. 2 hr PPBS should be less than 140 according to several health agencies. So 186 is high. Diet has a direct effect on PPBS value. Please review your diet and if you reduce the carbohydrate contents PPBS will fall. The effect will show from the first meal itself.

[rvmasalvad Volunteer Star]

You need to control your ppbsl by diet

[JessicaPeter in reply to rvmasalvad]

How

[gangadharan_nair]

PPBS should not exceed 140 mg/dL. Fiber diet assimilates sugar in the blood slowly. Hence it should be preferred.

The national fiber recommendations are 30 to 38 grams a day for men and 25 grams a day for women between 18 and 50 years old, and 21 grams a day if a woman is 51 and older. Another general guideline is to get 14 grams of fiber for every 1,000 calories in your diet.

Sources of insoluble fiber are:--

* whole grain wheat and other whole grains.

* corn bran, including popcorn, unflavored and unsweetened.

* nuts and seeds.

* potatoes and the skins from most fruits from trees such as apples, bananas and avocados.

* many green vegetables such as green beans, zucchini, celery and cauliflower.

[ramana42 Volunteer]

Both are important along with HbA1c for clinical evaluation.Reduce portion sizes during bf and include foods with low glycemic value,details of which are available on the net.