Why does exercise not lower my blood sugar levels?

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Dr Siri Nallapu

General Practitioner

MBBS
5+ Yrs

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Eating too many carbs before exercising, and sweating too much may not keep your blood glucose within your goal range

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Take a GLUCOSE - SERUM / PLASMA (1/2 HR) Test or Take a Magnesium Test Test

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