There is so much that can affect your blood sugar.
What you eat, how much exercise you fit into your life, what medications you take, and the time of day, can all impact your blood sugar levels.
Stress and psychological strain affect your body and will also increase your blood sugar as a result of the way different hormones respond to stress.
Too much stress causes blood sugar to rise sometimes to very high levels, so it is better whenever possible, to focus on finding practical ways of dealing with, or addressing a stressful situation.
Stress causes everyone's blood sugar to rise.
It's a natural part of the flight-or-fight response that helps humans get out of danger.
The body of nondiabetics can handle this extra blood sugar load and return to a normal blood sugar reading.
But for Type 2 diabetics, there either isn't enough insulin or it doesn't work well enough to lower blood sugar after a stressful event.
That's why it's important to learn how to deal with stress.
Here are some tips for reducing negative stress in your life...
1.
Progressive relaxation.
In this exercise,you'll lie down or sit somewhere comfortable.
Then you'll progress through each of your muscles or muscle groups of the body, thinking about tensing or tightening the muscle, then relaxing it.
By the end, all the muscles in your body should feel relaxed.
This is a good exercise to help you fall asleep! 2.
Exercise.
When you exercise, your body releases endorphins to make you feel 'good.
' And a workout, like going for a walk by yourself, can be a great way to relax and clear your mind.
Yoga is also a relaxing workout.
If you feel too stressed and busy to exercise, tell yourself you'll try exercising for ten minutes.
If you don't feel like continuing after ten minutes, you can stop.
But chances are you'll be feeling better and want to finish your workout.
3.
Meditation or deep breathing.
Learning to meditate is a great way to calm down and get rid of negative stress.
If you feel like you have a hard time clearing your mind and meditating, don't worry about it.
Just focus on taking deep breaths.
This alone can help you relax.
4.
Talking to a friend or family member.
If you're having a hard time dealing with stressors in your life, simply talking about them can make you feel better.
Talk to a friend or relative who's a good listener.
You want someone who will just listen to you and empathize with how you're feeling without necessarily giving advice.
If you do want advice, you can ask for it after you've voiced your feelings.
You may also decide to talk to a counselor or therapist if you're having a hard time resolving problems on your own.