How much does 1 gram of sugar raise your blood sugar?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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1 gram of pure glucose will raise your blood sugar about 5 mg/dl, although it may vary with person's weight, Diabetes status and current blood sugar level.

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I've been managing my diabetes and lately, I've noticed that my fasting glucose levels are at 111. My recent tests also showed SGOT at 45 and SGPT at 55. Can I take Liv52 to help with this, or is there something else you would recommend? I'm a bit concerned about these numbers and would really appreciate some advice.

Yes diabetic person can take liv 52 Another study found that Liv.52 DS significantly decreased liver enzymes like SGOT, SGPT, serum alkaline phosphatase, and serum bilirubin.

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Is greasy food bad for diabetics?

High fatty foods does not increase blood sugars immediately but can slow the digestion and make it more difficult for insulin to work correctly.

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What kind of fruit (or vegetable) prevents or gets rid of diabetes?

No fruit or vegetable can totally get rid of Diabetes but having fruits/vegetables with low glycemic index may prevent or manage Diabetes.

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