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I increased my protein intake & gained a lot of weight. now i have high blood sugar, is it the protein?

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No: It's the increased caloric intake. It's 3500 calories that you take in and don't burn off to gain a pound. Your increased weight pushed your Insulin resistance over the edge.

Answered 11/14/2020

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