Diabetes warning: Know how stress can affect your blood sugar levels; doctor shares tips to manage

While stress is an inevitable part of our lives, it can affect diabetic patients more drastically. Stress can cause blood sugar fluctuations, leading to further complications in a diabetic patient. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. G. Krishna Mohan Reddy, senior consultant physician and diabetologist at Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad, explained how stress can affect diabetic patients.

Hormonal impact:
When under stress, the body releases hormones like adrenaline and cortisol. These hormones can increase blood sugar levels by prompting the liver to release more glucose into the bloodstream.

Type 2 diabetes response:
In individuals with type 2 diabetes, stress often leads to elevated blood sugar levels. This is because stress hormones can make the body more resistant to insulin, hindering glucose uptake by cells. Also read | World Diabetes Day: How diabetes can affect your mental health

Type 1 diabetes response:
For those with type 1 diabetes, stress can cause unpredictable blood sugar fluctuations. Some may experience increases, while others may see decreases, making management more challenging.

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