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What are blood sugar spikes?

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What are blood sugar spikes?

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Blood sugar spikes occur when a person with diabetes has too much blood glucose—and can be dangerous if left untreated. Diabetes educator Annie Reed lists common symptoms of blood sugar spikes and ways to manage high blood sugar.

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