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Beyond Diet: 5 Surprising Factors Silently Raising Your Blood Sugar, Including Exercise!

हाई इंटेंसिटी एक्सरसाइज और नींद की कमी से भी शुगर लेवल में उछाल आ सकता है.

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News18•16-03-2026, 12:15

Beyond Diet: 5 Surprising Factors Silently Raising Your Blood Sugar, Including Exercise!

•Dr. Amir Khan of UK's NHS reveals 5 hidden causes of blood sugar spikes beyond diet.
•Mental stress triggers cortisol, releasing stored glucose; unutilized energy raises levels.
•Poor sleep increases insulin resistance, preventing proper glucose utilization and raising type-2 diabetes risk.
•High-intensity exercise temporarily boosts blood sugar for energy, though regular activity improves insulin sensitivity.
•Infections/illnesses demand extra energy, causing the body to release more glucose; hormonal changes in women also affect levels.

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