Asstress hormonesare released, our insulin levels drop, which can cause a rise in blood sugar.
This can be particularly serious for someone who hasdiabetesor pre-diabetes.
When you are stressed, the stress response is triggered in your body.
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This sends a cascade of hormones, including cortisol, to be released.
Cortisol can significantly affect our bodies, including our inflammatory response, immune system, and metabolism.
If your blood pressure becomes too low, you may feel jittery, unhappy, and anxious.
Heres what to know.
Diagnosing Stress
Stress isnt something people usually get diagnosed with.
Its a pretty common mood and emotional state that many of us find ourselves in from time to time.
Two common stress disorders areacute stress disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Diabetes is diagnosed by evaluating your blood sugar.
Stress is usually treated with psychotherapy and stress management techniques.
Diabetes is treated with medication, along with diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes.
You will also need to monitor your blood glucose levels at home.
If you are overweight, you will likely be advised to lose weight.
Your cholesterol and blood pressure will need to be monitored, along with your blood sugars.
You should quit smoking if you are diagnosed with diabetes.
And when your blood sugar is affected, this can only exacerbate the stress.
Usethis link from the Defeat Diabetes Foundationto find a diabetes support group in your state.
Summary
Stress releases cortisol, which can change the way your body produces and uses insulin.
Thankfully, reducing stress can effectively address this problem and can help keep your blood sugar levels in check.
just remember that this is common, and there are simple and effective ways to address it.
If you are finding your stress levels difficult to manage, kindly reach out to atherapist or counselor.
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