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Why does blood glucose levels often rise overnight?
Why does blood glucose levels often rise overnight?
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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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
Why is type 1 diabetes not curable?
It is not curable because the pancrease do not produce the hormone insulin which can help in storing sugar
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
What does glucagon do to increase the blood glucose level?
Glucagon counteracts and helps regulate your blood glucose levels. Glucagon also triggers your liver to convert stored glucose (glycogen) into a usable form and then release it into your bloodstream
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
Can type 1 diabetes have high blood sugar?
Yes, people with type 1 diabetes can have high blood glucose levels.
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
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