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Yes, stress can definitely raise blood sugar levels. When you're stressed, your body releases hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. These stress hormones make it harder for insulin to move sugar from your bloodstream into your cells, which can cause blood glucose levels to rise.
Both physical and emotional stress can Show Full Answer
@MargaretMEmenwein You have some great suggestions! "Everything that makes life worth living" can help. Positive thinking always helps me. There are so many others you can help that are in worse places than you,
Stress can certainly affect your glucose levels . Your pain management, your sleep, your mood ,your overall health and just about everything that makes life worth living. Finding ways to unwind can be a challenge. The conventional wisdom is exercise . For some other health issues can deter our exercise routine. I crave time alone and that helps my stress level for others social get togethers work. And a big one for me is volunteerism. Makes me think about others instead of my self. Also a gratitude jounal helps many acheive a less stressful life. Prayer is another thing that helps me. Hope you find your peaceful place!
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Glad your back. I was going to drop in and check on you today if you hadn't came online.
Thank you Joyce happy to be back missed everyone problems with my phone
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