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Type 2 Diabetes Whether you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, what, when, and how much you eat all affect your blood glucose or blood sugar. Blood glucose is the main sugar found in the blood and the body's main source of energy. If you have diabetes (or impaired glucose tolerance), your blood glucose can go too high if you eat too much. If your blood glucose goes too high, you can get sick. If you skip meals or recommended snacks, your blood sugar can drop too low causing you to feel shaky, sweaty, and nauseous. Large swings in your blood sugar can have serious negative consequences. Your blood glucose can also go too high or drop too low because of your diabetes medicine. Keeping your blood glucose at a healthy level will prevent or slow down diabetes problems. Ask your doctor what a healthy blood glucose level is for you. To learn more about diabetes or how diet influences blood sugar level, try these sites: National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases: American Diabetes Association: National Institutes of Health:
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