Postprandial dip

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The dip is caused by a drop in blood glucose resulting from the body’s own normal insulin secretion, which in turn is a respone to the glucose load represented by the meal. It is often asymptomatic, but in some individuals it can produce drowsiness, leading to a postprandial nap.

While postprandial dip is usually physiological after a generous meal, a very sharp or sustained drop in blood glucose may be associated with a disorder of glucose metabolism.

• Glucose metabolism
• Insulin resistance
• Hypoglycemia
• Diabetes mellitus
• Siesta

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