Pathophysiology of Postprandial Hyperglycemia.
- Author:
Jung Min LEE
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Author Information
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords: Hyperglycemia; Glycosylated hemoglobin A
- MeSH: Atherosclerosis; Blood Glucose; Cardiovascular Diseases; Diabetes Complications; Hemoglobin A, Glycosylated; Humans; Hyperglycemia; Incidence; Risk Factors
- From:Journal of Korean Diabetes 2012;13(1):15-17
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
- Abstract: The high incidence of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among diabetic patients. It is well known that postprandial hyperglycemia is an independent risk factor for diabetic complications and mortality. For better management of diabetic patients, effort must be put forth to not only achieve the HbA1c target, but also to control postprandial hyperglycemia. This article reviews the pathophysiology and clinical aspects of postprandial hyperglycemia to appropriately control blood glucose level.
