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Blood Sugar High, No Medicines, Joint Pains, On Diet And Exercise. High Blood Sugar Due To Lack Of Sleep?
Hi Doctor, my waking blood sugar registers at 129 which is the highest I ve ever been. I am not on medication . I m supposed to be controlling with diet and exercise. I am active during the day but I do not routinely exercise due joint pains. I did not sleep well last night, would that have any effect on my increased blood sugar?
Mon, 30 Jul 2012
Hi,
Thanks for posting query.
Increased pain increase epinephrine secretion and that causes rise in blood sugar level as epinephrine is insulin antagonist.
Consult with physician for further advices.
Wish you a speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr Sourav Ganguly
Thanks for posting query.
Increased pain increase epinephrine secretion and that causes rise in blood sugar level as epinephrine is insulin antagonist.
Consult with physician for further advices.
Wish you a speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr Sourav Ganguly
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