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Scripps Expert Explains Surprising Causes of High Blood Sugar

Stress, caffeine and dehydration key culprits

High blood sugar monitor Scripps Health, San Diego.

Stress, caffeine and dehydration key culprits

Athena Philis-Tsimikas, MD,at Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute, outlined unusual causes of high blood sugar in her blog for Everyday Health.


Read Dr. Tsimika’s blog post Artificial Sweeteners and 5 Other Surprising Causes of High Blood Sugar

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