What factors influence blood glucose levels?

Factors rise your blood glucose levels

• Eating too much food
• Not being active
• Side effects of steroids or anti-psychotic medications
• Illness
• Stress
• Pain
• Menstrual periods
• Dehydration

Factors lower your blood glucose levels

• Eating too little food
• Too much alcohol or alcohol on an empty stomach
• Too much insulin or too many diabetes pills
• Skipping or delayed meals
• Too much exercise without enough food

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If your blood glucose continues running in a high level for a couple of days, consult your physician to find out what may cause such high blood glucose levels and whether your medications need to be adjusted.