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Which gland controls blood glucose levels?

Which gland controls blood glucose levels?

The large gland behind the stomach called the pancreas controls blood sugar levels and produces insulin and glucagon and other hormones.

Last updated on 15 Mar 2023

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Why does blood glucose levels often rise overnight?

If your insulin level falls too low overnight, your blood glucose rises. The reasons for the drop in insulin vary from person to person, but it most commonly occurs when your insulin secretion provide too little basal back up hence the glucose levels shoots up.

Last updated on 15 Mar 2023

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Does Sugar spikes our insulin?

Yes, high amount of sugar spikes insulin production in the body

Last updated on 15 Mar 2023

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What happens to the blood glucose level after a person eats?

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.

Last updated on 15 Mar 2023

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How to know if your child with type 1 diabetes has hypoglycemia?

Apart from the blood glucose test if your child is experiencing extreme hunger, shakiness and sweats that means your child has juvenile diabetes and hypoglycemia (very low blood glucose levels).

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Is it possible for insulin to increase blood glucose levels?

Yes insufficient insulin production will increase blood glucose levels

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