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September 2020 PMID 33195459

Postprandial Glucose Spikes, an Important Contributor to Cardiovascular Disease in Diabetes?

Nordin M J Hanssen, Michael J Kraakman, Michelle C Flynn, Prabhakara R Nagareddy, Casper G Schalkwijk, Andrew J Murphy

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Peak: 9 in Jun 2021
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The group demonstrates strong collective agreement on the significance of post-meal glucose spikes in CVD risk, with examples like epidemiological evidence suggesting these spikes as key predictors and calls for increased use of continuous glucose monitors. The tone is generally serious and focused, emphasizing the potential for new treatments and prevention, though a few comments show dismissiveness or personal frustration, reflecting diverse engagement levels and the perceived impact of the findings.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions acknowledge and support the research's conclusion that postprandial glucose spikes contribute to cardiovascular risk.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show high curiosity about the implications and methods, often discussing the role of continuous glucose monitoring and subclinical diabetes.

EngagementModerate engagement

While most engage with the topic seriously, some comments include dismissive or personal remarks, indicating varied levels of depth.

ImpactHigh impact

Many posts highlight how this research could influence clinical practices, especially in early detection and preventative strategies for cardiovascular disease.

Abstract in brief

  • Postprandial glucose spikes, which are quick increases in blood sugar after eating, are frequent in people with diabetes and may significantly contribute to the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), even if overall blood sugar control seems okay.
  • While some clinical trials haven’t conclusively shown that lowering blood sugar reduces CVD risk, evidence suggests that preventing these rapid glucose spikes could be beneficial for heart health and might address underlying causes of CVD in diabetes.
  • The article explores how these short-term hyperglycemic bursts damage blood vessels and other organ systems, and discusses new treatments aimed at reducing post-meal glucose spikes to lower CVD risk.]
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Guðmundur Jóhannsson
@gfj1979 · X

Postprandial Glucose Spikes, an Important Contributor to Cardiovascular Disease in Diabetes? 2020 review https://t.co/m3PyofOc9j

Jun 17, 2021 · 9 likes · 1 share · 2,017 followers View post →
MacroFour
@MacroFour · X

@sctomp @dunbar422 Secondly, postprandial glucose spikes are associated with CVD & this is both in healthy or people with diabetes. There are other ways to detect these problems other than a CGM but we don't. A CGM used by a patient for a short period will pick it up. 3of4 https://t.co/bxIzDCEyny.

Jun 22, 2021 · 6 likes · 1 share · 6,059 followers View post →
MacroFour
@MacroFour · X

@MicroBerto @dnunan79 ... or this study? "Even in people without diabetes, PBG levels independently predict CVD in the non-diabetic glucose range." https://t.co/daLpe3DNx5

Jun 15, 2021 · 3 likes · 6,059 followers View post →
Kristiaan Wouters
@Kristiaan24 · X

Great review on the importance of glucose spikes for developping devestating #cardiovascular complications of #diabetes https://t.co/rBXKiIzest @AJMurph5

Sep 18, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 680 followers View post →
MacroFour
@MacroFour · X

@AngusTrevithick @skyking171717 @The_Nutrivore @MattMadore576 @JohnCaseIII You asked: "Do you have evidence that blood glucose harms arteries?" So you have your answer. Why are you so angry over data that shows what you asked for? Does this evidence hurt you somehow?

Jul 20, 2021 · 1 like · 6,059 followers View post →
Travis Smith, D.O. FAAEM
@RosenelliEM · X

Epidemiological studies suggest that postprandial spikes of high glucose levels may be a more robust determinant of CVD risk than average glucose levels. This is the canary in the coal mine for CVD #CGM #ContinuousGlucoseMonitor https://t.co/TJRCm688Nq

Jul 9, 2022 · 1 like · 5,105 followers View post →

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Sudās
@sudas1891 · X

@deirdre_tobias @ShivaniM_KC https://t.co/UtONghMZav furthermore there is some evidence that postprandial bouts of hyperglycemia can be detrimental.

Mar 7, 2024 · 637 followers View post →
Sudās
@sudas1891 · X

@CaloriesProper https://t.co/prOYPRXOsi interesting hypothesis here

Mar 7, 2024 · 1 like · 637 followers View post →
mañoso
@manoso_iqq · X

@JI_Escalante @EstebanDL No es exactamente lo mismo, pero está relacionado https://t.co/RClPlPj3a5 https://t.co/RugRdK4i7Y

Oct 8, 2022 · 3,828 followers View post →
Travis Smith, D.O. FAAEM
@RosenelliEM · X

Epidemiological studies suggest that postprandial spikes of high glucose levels may be a more robust determinant of CVD risk than average glucose levels. This is the canary in the coal mine for CVD #CGM #ContinuousGlucoseMonitor https://t.co/TJRCm688Nq

Jul 9, 2022 · 1 like · 5,105 followers View post →
MacroFour
@MacroFour · X

@AngusTrevithick @skyking171717 @The_Nutrivore @MattMadore576 @JohnCaseIII You asked: "Do you have evidence that blood glucose harms arteries?" So you have your answer. Why are you so angry over data that shows what you asked for? Does this evidence hurt you somehow?

Jul 20, 2021 · 1 like · 6,059 followers View post →
Food Before Pills
@foodbeforepills · X

RT @MacroFour: @sctomp @dunbar422 Secondly, postprandial glucose spikes are associated with CVD & this is both in healthy or people with di…

Jun 27, 2021 · 1 share · 3,155 followers View post →
MacroFour
@MacroFour · X

@sctomp @dunbar422 Secondly, postprandial glucose spikes are associated with CVD & this is both in healthy or people with diabetes. There are other ways to detect these problems other than a CGM but we don't. A CGM used by a patient for a short period will pick it up. 3of4 https://t.co/bxIzDCEyny.

Jun 22, 2021 · 6 likes · 1 share · 6,059 followers View post →
MacroFour
@MacroFour · X

@christhekeele @RenzaS Secondly, whether you have diabetes or not, your risk of CVD increases if you have high postprandial glucose excursions as detailed in this study. All this points to subclinical T2 (pre-)diabetes which may be prevented by lifestyle change. https://t.co/EmTIy11omq.

Jun 21, 2021 · 6,059 followers View post →
Garry Lee
@Gearoidmuar · X

@Chandle74418127 @gwsuperfan To be a doctor you'll need to stop being an ass. As a punishment read this. "Frontiers | Postprandial Glucose Spikes, an Important Contributor to Cardiovascular Disease in Diabetes? | Cardiovascular Medicine" https://t.co/xBhGqMKG9r.

Jun 18, 2021 · 3,844 followers View post →
Anubis
@pacos7836 · X

RT @wyadvd: Postprandial Glucose Spikes, an Important Contributor to Cardiovascular Disease in Diabetes? - Abstract - Europe PMC https://t.…

Jun 17, 2021 · 1 share · 1,134 followers View post →
David Wyant
@wyadvd · X

Postprandial Glucose Spikes, an Important Contributor to Cardiovascular Disease in Diabetes? - Abstract - Europe PMC https://t.co/dLM8PuntzE

Jun 17, 2021 · 1 share · 2,691 followers View post →
Sunset HQ
@SunsetHQBC · X

RT @gfj1979: Postprandial Glucose Spikes, an Important Contributor to Cardiovascular Disease in Diabetes? 2020 review https://t.co/m3Pyof…

Jun 17, 2021 · 1 share · 15 followers View post →
Guðmundur Jóhannsson
@gfj1979 · X

Postprandial Glucose Spikes, an Important Contributor to Cardiovascular Disease in Diabetes? 2020 review https://t.co/m3PyofOc9j

Jun 17, 2021 · 9 likes · 1 share · 2,017 followers View post →
MacroFour
@MacroFour · X

@MicroBerto @dnunan79 ... or this study? "Even in people without diabetes, PBG levels independently predict CVD in the non-diabetic glucose range." https://t.co/daLpe3DNx5

Jun 15, 2021 · 3 likes · 6,059 followers View post →
Hematopoiesis
@HSC_papers · X

Postprandial Glucose Spikes, an Important Contributor to Cardiovascular Disease in Diabetes? https://t.co/UGnRUgvY9p https://t.co/gdk3scG1Vp

Nov 18, 2020 · 911 followers View post →
Baker Institute OAR
@BakerResOAR · X

Postprandial Glucose Spikes, an Important Contributor to Cardiovascular Disease in Diabetes? https://t.co/Hkdsglj6iX

Nov 17, 2020 · 206 followers View post →
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
@FrontCVMedicine · X

New Research: Postprandial Glucose Spikes, an Important Contributor to Cardiovascular Disease in Diabetes?: Clinical trials investigating whether glucose lowering treatment reduces the risk of CVD in diabetes have thus far yielded mixed… https://t.co/Y6c77BSM5X #cardiovascular

Sep 18, 2020 · 2,750 followers View post →
Prof Andrew Murphy
@AJMurph5 · X

RT @Kristiaan24: Great review on the importance of glucose spikes for developping devestating #cardiovascular complications of #diabetes ht…

Sep 18, 2020 · 1 share · 2,491 followers View post →
Kristiaan Wouters
@Kristiaan24 · X

Great review on the importance of glucose spikes for developping devestating #cardiovascular complications of #diabetes https://t.co/rBXKiIzest @AJMurph5

Sep 18, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 680 followers View post →