Question 1

Is diabetes the only cause of rise in blood glucose?

Accepted Answer

No blood sugar levels can rise due to other diseases too

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

No

Question 3

What are 2 sources of blood glucose?

Accepted Answer

The primary source of blood glucose is from the food we consume. The food is broken down into glucose which releases in the blood stream.

Question 4

What is the link between glucose and insulin?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

What causes high blood sugars?

Accepted Answer

Eating too many calories and not burning enough may cause weight gain. Additionally, if you have insulin resistance then too weight gain is possible. This in turn can raise your blood sugar levels.

Question 6

How much does 1 gram of sugar raise your blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

1 gram of pure glucose will raise your blood sugar about 5 mg/dl, although it may vary with person's weight, Diabetes status and current blood sugar level

Is diabetes the only cause of rise in blood glucose?

Is diabetes the only cause of rise in blood glucose?

Related Questions

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

What are 2 sources of blood glucose?

What is the link between glucose and insulin?

What causes high blood sugars?

How much does 1 gram of sugar raise your blood sugar?

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