Question 1

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

Question 2

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 3

Is diabetes the only cause of rise in blood glucose?

Accepted Answer

No blood sugar levels can rise due to other diseases too

Question 4

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.

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

My blood sugar is 116, should I be worried?

Accepted Answer

No, you fall under prediabetes. One can reverse it by eating low carbohydrate diet and exercising daily.

Question 6

What do I do if my blood sugar is over 400?

Accepted Answer

Contact your doctor immediately. As 400 is a very high level and it can result into severe complications if not treated on time.

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

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

Related Questions

What is the link between glucose and insulin?

Is diabetes the only cause of rise in blood glucose?

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.

My blood sugar is 116, should I be worried?

What do I do if my blood sugar is over 400?

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