How Stress Affects Blood Sugar

Most people don’t realize stress can actually affect blood sugar levels.

When you’re stressed, your body releases hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. These hormones can cause blood sugar to rise.

That means even if someone is eating healthy, stress can still make managing Diabetes harder.

Stress can also lead to:

• Emotional eating
• Poor sleep
• Skipping exercise
• Forgetting medication

School stress, work pressure, money problems, and even lack of sleep can all affect blood sugar.

That’s why stress management is important for overall health.

Things like:

• Walking
• Listening to music
• Hanging out with friends
• Meditation
• Getting enough sleep

can actually help improve blood sugar control over time.