You body breaks down the carbohydrates in food into glucose. When you eat, the amount of glucose in your blood rises. Different foods contain different amounts of carbohydrates, so the amount of glucose each adds to your blood will vary. Over time you ll be able to anticipate how much certain foods will make your blood glucose levels, rise, and react accordingly. Ask your dietitian what ingredients you should watch out for.
Stress produces hormones that cause glucose levels to skyrocket.
When you re following your doctor s instructions to the letter and still find your blood glucose levels are too high, stress may be to blame. Sickness often raises blood glucose level because the liver releases extra glucose in response to illness, and the body also releases hormones that counteract the effects of insulin. If you have type 1 diabetes and don t have enough insulin aboard, exercise can make your blood sugar level rise. During moderate to vigorous exercise, nerves signal the liver to release stored glucose. If you don t have enough insulin to cover the extra sugar in your blood, ketoacidosis can result.