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Why do we get a sugar rush/hyper from a lot of sugar?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

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Never really: It is a wives tale unless you are diabetic and your blood sugar rises but it would not cause a rush but make you feel bad!

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Answered 10/8/2013

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A member asked:

Why do we get a sugar rush/hyper from a lot of sugar?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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