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Why is insulin important in our body?

Why is insulin important in our body?

Insulin is a vital hormone that controls how cells store sugar as energy. Additionally, it absorbs energy as well as manages the breakdown of fats and proteins.

Last updated on 15 Mar 2023

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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 15 Mar 2023

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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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Is it possible for insulin to increase blood glucose levels?

Yes insufficient insulin production will increase blood glucose levels

Last updated on 15 Mar 2023

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Does Sugar spikes our insulin?

Yes, high amount of sugar spikes insulin production in the body

Last updated on 15 Mar 2023

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Does type 1 diabetes influence taste?

Yes, people may experience altered taste with type1 diabetes.

Last updated on 15 Mar 2023

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