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Why High-Intensity Exercise Can Spike Blood Sugar in Diabetes

Athlete performing intense exercise while checking elevated blood sugar levels on a glucose monitor in a gym setting

A patient finishes a hard workout, checks their glucose monitor, and feels completely confused. Instead of seeing lower blood sugar after exercise, the reading is suddenly much higher. While this reaction may seem alarming, it is actually a common response to intense physical activity in people with diabetes. Certain workouts …

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