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Can pain cause sugar levels to rise in type 2 diabetes?
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Pain and Sugar: Yes, pain can increase cortisol (a stress hormone) which makes the body more resistant to insulin. This causes the blood glucose to rise. Also, Epinephrine (adrenaline) is released, which causes the liver to release more glucose.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Yes: Pain releases 'stress hormones' which can raise blood sugar.
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