Mental health and diabetes: How stress impacts blood sugar levels and its coping mechanisms

Mental health and diabetes: How stress impacts blood sugar levels and its coping mechanisms

Stress, when prolonged or unmanaged, can become a silent debilitator, as it gradually wears down both the mind and body. Prolonged exposure to stress can weaken the immune system, disrupt sleep, increase the risk of developing chronic conditions like hypertension and diabetes, and contribute significantly to mental health issues such as anxiety and depression and even panic disorders. Stress and diabetes have a symbiotic two-way relationship. Ch…

Can stress cause type 2 diabetes?

Most people know that poor diet and lack of exercise can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. But fewer people are aware that stress might also play a big role. Scientists are now finding that long-term stress doesn’t just affect your mood—it can also change the way your body handles blood sugar, which may […] The post Can stress cause type 2 diabetes? appeared first on Knowridge Science Report.