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Can having a peptic ulcer affect your blood sugar levels?

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Dr. Linda DiMeglio answered

Specializes in Pediatric Endocrinology

Yes: Stress or illness of any sort can affect blood glucose levels. If someone has diabetes already and gets an ulcer, the ulcer might lead to changes in diet that can also affect blood sugar regulation.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/29/2013

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