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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 09 Dec 2024
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Yes, people with type 1 diabetes can have high blood glucose levels.
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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 09 Dec 2024
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