What is the link between glucose and insulin?

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What is the link between glucose and insulin?

What is the link between glucose and insulin?

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

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

What causes high blood sugars?

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.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

Are 6 units of insulin required if I have fasting glucose of 99?

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

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.

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.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

Does what you eat the day before affect the glucose test?

Yes it might. However, it doesnt affect HBA1C test.

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

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

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

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