December 3 2007 day 53 - When stress does a number...

Stress plays a big role in spiking blood sugars. These days, with stress bombarding us at work, at home, and on the road, it is imperative to manage stress and not let it affect blood sugars. Since my diagnosis, I've learnt to manage stress. I take a deep breath, count to 10, and diffuse the cause of the stress. As diabetics, we can sometimes control what we eat, and treat blood sugar highs with insulin. But stress is a whole different story. The body responds to stress with a counter regulatory reaction. Adrenaline and cortisol can play havoc with a diabetic's blood sugars. Being a diabetic, it is best to learn to manage certain types of stress.

There is no cure for diabetes, yet.