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I have had an acne problem since my childhood. i'm 36 yo now and still have it. acne mostly went to my back, and i recently started having more of them on my chest. it depends on what i eat. can glucose level in my blood increase acne?

Q: i have had an acne problem since my childhood. i'm 36 yo now and still have it. acne mostly went to my back, and i recently started having more of them on my chest. it depends on what i eat. can glucose level in my blood increase acne?

: Yes, studies have shown that foods with high glycemic (serum glucose) index increase acne break out.

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Yes, studies have shown that foods with high glycemic (serum glucose) index increase acne break out.

Answered 4/11/2022

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A member asked:

I have had an acne problem since my childhood. i'm 36 yo now and still have it. acne mostly went to my back, and i recently started having more of them on my chest. it depends on what i eat. can glucose level in my blood increase acne?

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