Prandial

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Prandial

Prandial (/ˈprændiəl/), derived from the Latin word prandium meaning "meal", is a term used in medicine to refer to something relating to a meal. It is often used in the context of diabetes management, such as in the terms "preprandial" and "postprandial", which refer to the periods before and after a meal, respectively.

Etymology

The term "prandial" originates from the Latin word prandium, which translates to "meal". It is used in the medical field to denote anything related to the consumption of food.

Related Terms

  • Preprandial: This term refers to the period before a meal. It is often used in the context of blood glucose testing, where a preprandial test measures blood glucose levels before eating.
  • Postprandial: This term refers to the period after a meal. A postprandial blood glucose test measures blood glucose levels after eating to assess how the body is managing glucose.
  • Prandial Insulin: This is a type of insulin that is taken at meal times to control blood glucose levels. It is also known as mealtime insulin.
  • Prandial Glucose Regulation: This refers to the body's regulation of blood glucose levels during and after meals.

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