Well, this sums it up. How many factors? Well, the latest news is they’re adding more factors, but I would say 42 is more than enough factors that affect blood sugar.
This is the unique and nigh impossible task that people with diabetes are faced with. They asked to manage a condition that by definition is characterized by high blood glucose. Don’t think it’s just about insulin, diet and exercise.
What a fascinating glimpse into what can send the blood sugar high or low! And some can send it high OR low depending on the situation. I mean, it makes sense, but it’s crazy complicated to keep all this in your head all at once.
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Brown, A. 42 Factors That Affect Blood Glucose?! DiaTribe.
https://diatribe.org/diabetes-management/42-factors-affect-blood-glucose-surprising-update