Your recent blood glucose level was high despite your best efforts to control your diabetes with diet, exercise, and medication. Some possible suspects are listed below.

If you have type 2 diabetes, your doctor has likely stressed the need of keeping your blood sugar levels under control.

Lynn Grieger, RD, CDCES, a certified personal trainer in Prescott, Arizona and a medical reviewer for Everyday Health, states, “Controlling blood sugar is critical for two main reasons.” When blood sugar levels are maintained within a healthy range, people report feeling better on a daily basis. It’s the most effective long-term strategy for avoiding diabetes-related problems. The American Diabetes Association lists nerve damage, kidney illness, skin disorders, eye damage, cardiovascular disease, and stroke as the complications of diabetes.

A high carbohydrate diet is often cited as a major cause of hyperglycemia since all that extra glucose has to go somewhere (glucose). She says that the most common foods to cause a rapid rise in blood sugar levels are those that are high in carbohydrates (such white bread, white-flour pasta, sugary drinks, and french fries).


“Many individuals with diabetes also get into difficulties with processed meals, which include additional sugars they may not be aware of,” says Gregory Dodell, MD, assistant clinical professor of endocrinology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. Fortunately, type 2 diabetes can be managed by eating a diabetic-friendly diet, increasing physical exercise, sometimes taking medication, and keeping close tabs on blood sugar levels.

But other causes of hyperglycemia are beyond your control or can creep up on you. Even if you think you’re doing everything properly to control your diabetes, triggers like these might make it difficult to maintain a healthy blood sugar level.



1. Artificial Sweeteners May Cause Hyperglycemia in the Long Run


Most patients with type 2 diabetes should avoid drinking regular soda, but diet soda should be fine, right? It’s possible that’s not the case. Long-term consumption of zero-calorie artificial sweeteners, such as those found in diet sodas and those frequently added to coffee and tea, may raise blood sugar levels, according to a study published in the Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care in January 2020. The study’s authors claim that artificial sweeteners have a negative impact on insulin resistance and the body’s capacity to maintain consistent blood sugar levels after consumption.

Nonetheless, Dr. Dodell says that the effects of artificial sweeteners on blood sugar are probably smaller than those of true sugar. As a rule, “diet soda” is preferable than “normal soda.” However, he underlines the importance of moderation and suggests substituting water for soda (both regular and diet) to improve blood sugar levels.

The American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association released a scientific advisory in 2018 acknowledging that these sugar alternatives can be a temporary option for people weaning off sugary beverages but asserting that they should not be used over the long term due to the unknown health effects.

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Paracetamol
Medication
Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, is a medication used to treat fever and mild to moderate pain. Common brand names include Tylenol and Panadol.
Formula: C8H9NO2
Boiling point: 420 °C
Molar mass: 151.163 g/mol
Density: 1.26 g/cm³
Melting point: 169 °C
IUPAC ID: N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetamide, N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethanamide
Soluble in: Water, Acetone
Uses Of Paracetamol
This drug is used to treat mild to moderate pain (from headaches, menstrual periods, toothaches, backaches, osteoarthritis, or cold/flu aches and pains) and to reduce fever.
How to use Paracetamol Tablet
Take this product by mouth as directed. Follow all directions on the product package. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

There are many brands and forms of acetaminophen available. Read the dosing instructions carefully for each product because the amount of acetaminophen may be different between products. Do not take more acetaminophen than recommended. (See also Warning section.)

If you are giving acetaminophen to a child, be sure you use a product that is meant for children. Use your child's weight to find the right dose on the product package. If you don't know your child's weight, you can use their age.

For suspensions, shake the medication well before each dose. Some liquids do not need to be shaken before use. Follow all directions on the product package. Measure the liquid medication with the provided dose-measuring spoon/dropper/syringe to make sure you have the correct dose. Do not use a household spoon.

For rapidly-dissolving tablets, chew or allow to dissolve on the tongue, then swallow with or without water. For chewable tablets, chew thoroughly before swallowing.

Do not crush or chew extended-release tablets. Doing so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects. Swallow the tablets whole.

For effervescent tablets, dissolve the dose in the recommended amount of water, then drink.