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20 Reasons for Blood Sugar Swings
Medically Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD on October 11, 2022
Upswing: Caffeine
1/22
Upswing: Sugar-Free Foods
2/22
Upswing: Chinese Food
3/22
Upswing: A Bad Cold
4/22
Upswing: Job Stress
5/22
Upswing: Bagels
6/22
Upswing: Sports Drinks
7/22
Upswing: Dried Fruits
8/22
Upswing: Steroids and Water Pills
9/22
Upswing: Cold Medicines
10/22
Caution: Birth Control Pills
11/22
Lower: Household Chores
12/22
Lower: Yogurt
13/22
Lower: Vegan Diet
14/22
Promising: Cinnamon
15/22
Caution: Sleep
16/22
Roller Coaster: Exercise
17/22
Roller Coaster: Alcohol
18/22
Roller Coaster: Heat
19/22
Roller Coaster: Female Hormones
20/22
Is Sugar Bad for You?
21/22
What About the Glycemic Index?
22/22