So a monkey bit me last week, and I'm a bit unsure about what I should or shouldn't be eating right now. Are there certain foods that I'd need to avoid or be cautious about? I'm really curious to know if my diet needs to change because of this bite.

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

General Practitioner

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2+ Yrs

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Your 40-minute run and sweating before the blood test likely impacted your fasting blood sugar reading.

Why Fasting Sugar is High

Adrenaline and cortisol: Intense exercise triggers the release of stress hormones, which can raise blood sugar levels.

Dehydration: Sweating can lead to dehydration, causing blood sugar levels to increase.

Liver glucose release: Exercise can stimulate the liver to release stored glucose, increasing blood sugar levels.

Consider Retesting

Repeat the fasting blood sugar test after a period of rest and a normal diet to get a more accurate reading.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm really worried about my friend. She's got these swollen lymph nodes in her neck and groin, and I keep coming across information online suggesting it could be HIV. That idea really freaks me out, but it also doesn't seem quite right. Is it possible these symptoms are just from something like a common cold?

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