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    Aug 11, 2018 2 minutes

    Q: My pre-meal blood sugars have always been good. But since I started using a continuous glucose monitor, I’m noticing some really high numbers after I eat. Should I be worried?

    What you are describing is called “postprandial hyperglycemia” – that’s medical-eze for “high blood sugars after eating.” It can cause fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and impaired physical performance. It

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