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What causes high blood sugars?

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What causes high blood sugars?

Eating too many calories and not burning enough may cause weight gain. Additionally, if you have insulin resistance then too weight gain is possible. This in turn can raise your blood sugar levels.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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Is diabetes the only cause of rise in blood glucose?

No blood sugar levels can rise due to other diseases too

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What is postprandial blood glucose?

Postprandial means after a meal. This test is done to see how your body responds to sugar and starch after you eat a meal. As you digest the food in your stomach, blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels rise sharply.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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Is it possible for insulin to increase blood glucose levels?

No

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How much does 1 gram of sugar raise blood glucose?

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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My blood sugar is 116, should I be worried?

No, you fall under prediabetes. One can reverse it by eating low carbohydrate diet and exercising daily.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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