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Why does my blood sugar go up when I don't eat?
Why does my blood sugar go up when I don't eat?
Why does my blood sugar go up when I don't eat?
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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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
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
What is a normal blood glucose level?
A fasting blood sugar level of 99 mg/dL or lower is normal, 100 to 125 mg/dL indicates you have prediabetes, and 126 mg/dL or higher indicates you have diabetes.
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
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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