The increase in growth hormone and adrenalin increase gluconeogensis which increases blood sugar. (idmprogram.com)
In individuals who have fast cancer growth, the danger is that L - glutamine can be converted into sugar through gluconeogensis. (drjockers.com)
That would make sense, because glutamine regulates gluconeogensis (the conversion of proteins to sugar when you aren't getting many carbs) in your kidneys and small intestine. (blog.bulletproof.com)