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Does High Blood Sugar Level Lead To Burning Of Body Fat?
I m on a low carb diet because I have type 2 diabetes, I m on meds......but I wanted to know when checking to see if I m burning fat with my ketones strip and the color is almost deep pink not purple......how do I know if I m burning fat due to the diet or is my diabetes high.....I m been on low carbs 20-40 grams for over a week now...
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Hi,
Yes. High blood sugar results in burning of fat. This is because when your blood sugar level is high, your body won't get enough fuel it needs, as a result, it burns fat and muscle for energy.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Dona Raj, Dentist
Yes. High blood sugar results in burning of fat. This is because when your blood sugar level is high, your body won't get enough fuel it needs, as a result, it burns fat and muscle for energy.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dona Raj, Dentist
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