Mondays with Mary – How Stress Affects Blood Sugar
Posted on March 31, 2025
Feeling stressed? It could be affecting your blood sugar!
When stressed, your body releases hormones that can spike glucose levels. If stress becomes chronic, it may lead to diabetes complications.
😓 Signs stress is affecting your diabetes:
High blood sugar making you feel tired/sad
Low blood sugar making you anxious/upset
✅ Ways to Manage Stress:
Practice mindfulness
Get moving—exercise helps!
Talk to a friend, therapist, or provider