Diabetes Management Vocabulary

adjective relating to the period after a meal, especially dinner

• The doctor recommended monitoring blood sugar levels in the postprandial period.
• It's important to check your blood sugar after eating.
• Gotta keep an eye on your blood sugar after chowing down.
• Just like a ship needs to navigate through rough waters, our bodies navigate through postprandial changes.

noun a preprandial drink or snack

adjective relating to the time before a meal

• It is recommended to monitor preprandial blood glucose levels before meals.
• Don't forget to check your blood sugar before you eat.
• Make sure to know your sugar levels before chowing down.
• Just like a chef tastes their dish before serving, it's important to check your blood sugar before eating.