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help please.    " what is the effect of illness/infection on blood glucose levels?". TIA

help please.    " what is the effect of illness/infection on blood glucose levels?". TIA

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- Yes Illness/ infection can increase blood sugar levels even in a non diabetic person.

- Any stress to the body in the form of infection, mental stress, surgery, any injury, etc can cause the release of cortisol

- Cortisol releases the stored glucose into blood leading to elevated blood glucose levels

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