Why is blood glucose elevated after exercise in a diabetic?

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Dr Siri Nallapu

General Practitioner

MBBS
5+ Yrs

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At times heavy lifting, sprints etc can elevate your blood glucose levels because they release adrenaline which stimulates the liver to release glucose.

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Answered 24/07/2025

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