Stress doesn’t directly cause diabetes, but it can definitely affect your blood sugar levels and make managing diabetes more challenging. When you’re stressed, your body releases hormones like cortisol that can interfere with how insulin works. This can cause your body to become resistant to insulin, pushing your blood sugar higher. On top of that, ongoing stress often leads to habits like overeating, lack of exercise, and poor sleep, all of which can increase your chances of developing type 2 diabetes. Managing stress isn’t just good for your mind; it’s important for your blood sugar and overall health, too!
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