I know it does. I am a diabetic. I got upset today and my sugar reading went from 94 to 224 before bedtime.
Blood sugar rises
Sugar-free candy may still affect blood sugar levels in diabetics because they can contain sugar alcohols or other carbohydrates that can raise blood sugar levels. It's important for diabetics to check the nutrition label for total carbohydrate content and monitor their blood sugar levels after consuming sugar-free candy.
There are two types of Diabetes, and neither one is caused directly by sugar. For type 1 diabetics, the cause is unknown, but sugar is not the cause. Research is continually being done to find the cause and cure. For type two diabetics, the lack of physical exercise and obesity are the most common causes.
Diabetics can frequently have peaks and crashes in blood sugar. Low blood sugar as well as high can cause a plethora of problems one of which being dizziness and disorientation. With a well regulated diet these shifts in blood sugar become less frequent.
3.1 - 6.9 are the normal reference ranges for a random blood sugar test
If you are speaking about blood sugar levels, or blood glucose levels, as in Diabetics, no. Studies show that ¼ teaspoon of sugar daily helps keep blood sugar levels under control for certain diabetics. It works for me.
Glucagon, yes. Cortisol, probably not. Glucagon raises blood sugar. Many type one diabetics own glucagon injectors, so that when their blood sugar goes too low they (or someone with them) can inject them with glucagon. Cortisol does raise blood sugar, but it is not used to raise blood sugar. It's used to treat many other diseases, but not the low blood sugar which type 1 diabetics sometimes get.
Natural sugars, like those found in fruits and some vegetables, can still affect blood sugar levels in diabetics. It's important for diabetics to monitor their intake of all types of sugars, including natural sugars, to manage their blood sugar levels effectively.
No, but beware of the blood pressure over time
Great choices for diabetics are whole wheat pastas, fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins. These foods do not cause as high of a blood sugar spike as others, so they are safer for diabetics.
Yes, both types are recommended to check blood sugar daily.
No, salt has nothing to do with blood sugar control.