Accumulating evidence shows that excessive fluctuations in postmeal blood glucose levels (postprandial hyperglycemia) have adverse consequence for diabetes-related morbidity and mortality.
Good glycaemic control reduces the risk of vascular complications and prevention of postprandial hyperglycemia decrease the risk for both type 2 diabetes and CVD I individual with IGT.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus, formally called adult-onset diabetes is the most common type and accounts for over 90% of all cases of diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance relative insulin deficiency, and more gradual onset of hyperglycemia.
The classic symptoms of hyperglycemia are:
*Unusual thirst
*Frequent urination
*Fatigue extreme tiredness
*Persistent infections
Hyperglycemia occurs slowly and the blood sugar can rose to a fairly high level (about 300 mg/dl) before feeling the symptoms.
Hyperglycemia and diabetes mellitus
