Blood sugar spikes are common post-meal, especially in people with diabetes, but they are no less harmful for people who do not have the lifestyle disease yet. People may experience a surge in glucose when they eat high-carb foods or foods with high glycaemic index, have irregular or large amounts of food.
As soon as we eat carb-rich food, blood sugar levels rise. The pancreas releases insulin to control the surge in blood glucose. But when enough insulin is not released, a person becomes prone to type 2 diabetes which can increase the risk of heart attack, affect kidney functions, and cause many other ailments. This blood sugar spike post meal, called post prandial, however can be prevented by taking some simple steps.
