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  • Female
  • 45 Years
  • 15/03/2023

Why does my blood sugar go up when I don't eat?

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Dr. Dr Siri Nallapu

Dr Siri Nallapu

General Practitioner

  • MBBS
  • 5+ Yrs
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When people eat food the food breaks down into sugars which is only stored with the help of insulin. if insulin is not produced adequately then it is stored in the blood stream rising a person's blood glucose levels.

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