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What affects blood glucose?

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(HealthDay News) -- People with diabetes should monitor the amount of glucose (sugar) in their blood. Insulin and certain drugs often are key, but so is understanding what causes blood sugar levels to fluctuate.

The following are factors:

the foods you eat
how much you exercise, and when
where in the body you inject insulin
the time of day that you inject yourself
being sick
being under stress.

Allina Health

What affects blood glucose?

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