Researchers have found that diabetic already have difficulty in insulin secretion, high stress levels further reduces insulin secretion causing increase in the blood glucose levels.
Stress releases hormones that increase blood glucose levels in diabetes. The insufficient secretion of insulin makes it difficult for the body to metabolize the increased glucose levels.
Stress affects physical, psychological, and cognitive health.
Emotional stress increases blood glucose levels thus giving rise to type 2 diabetes.
Stress disrupts breathing rhythm as it triggers adrenalin and cortisol hormones causing a fight or flight response.
When glucose is not used as energy, it accumulates in the blood stream causing a rise in blood glucose levels.
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Stress hormones disrupt insulin-secreting cells, impacting pancreas function. Stress and diabetes are interrelated, with stress as a contributing factor. Some respond to stress by overeating, leading to weight gain.
Headaches
Muscular discomfort or tension
Lack or insufficient sleep
Overall sensation of the disease
Exhaustion
4
Spend some time in nature
2
Spend time with your loved ones
1
Be kind to yourself
3
Balance work and personal life
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Decrease work stress
2
Decrease mental and emotional stress
1
Talk to others
3
Decrease family stress
Consult a physician or endocrinologist to cope with diabetic stress.
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