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How does the pancreas regulate blood sugar?

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How does the pancreas regulate blood sugar?

The pancreas regulate blood glucose by releasing insulin and glucagon.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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Can I eat a banana before a glucose test?

For fasting sugar you cannot eat anything. For post prandial you can eat a banana before the test.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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Why are the levels of glucose in your blood important?

It's important to keep your blood sugar levels in your target range as much as possible to help prevent or delay long-term, serious health problems, such as heart disease, vision loss, and kidney disease. Staying in your target range can also help improve your energy and mood.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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Do blood sugar levels go down later in the day?

Any excess glucose goes to your liver for storage. When you go a few hours without eating, blood sugar levels go down.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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Why is my blood sugar fasting 120 and 98 after a meal?

This means that while fasting your blood sugar is slightly elevated and after meals the blood sugar levels are coming to normal

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If my fasting blood sugar is 110, will I start medication?

You might be able to reduce it from 110 without medications. However, check with an endocrinologistt.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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