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There is no such thing as post-prandial hypoglycemia because normally sugar is up after

eating.

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This is not entirely true- in some people there can be a dip in the blood glucose level after eating. Early gastric emptying or excessive insulin response to ingested food can lead to a post-prandial hypoglycaemia.

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it is a drastic decline in blood pressure which happens after eating a meal.

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Q: What is postprandial hypotension?
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