What is the link between glucose and insulin?

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What is the link between glucose and insulin?

What is the link between glucose and insulin?

Body breaks down glucose into energy. Insulin then helps move the glucose from blood into the cells.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

Does what you eat the day before affect the glucose test?

Yes it might. However, it doesnt affect HBA1C test.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

I feel sleepy after eating. Does that mean I'm diabetic?

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

Experts believe obesity, especially too much fat in the abdomen and around the organs, called visceral fat, is a main cause of insulin resistance. A waist measurement of 40 inches or more for men and 35 inches or more in women causes insulin resistance.

Experts believe obesity, especially too much fat in the abdomen and around the organs, called visceral fat, is a main cause of insulin resistance. A waist measurement of 40 inches or more for men and 35 inches or more in women causes insulin resistance.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

Is diabetes the only cause of rise in blood glucose?

No blood sugar levels can rise due to other diseases too

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

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 28 Sep 2023

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