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" Question I have just started a new job and I am fightened that it could upset my diabetes. Can an increase in stress aggravate diabetes?   Answer Although stress is a normal part of our lives, it has long been recognised that it can make blood sugar control harder. Stress causes the body to make energy available that&amp;#039;s been stored as glucose and fat to help it &amp;#039;escape from danger&amp;#039;.  In diabetes, this stress response does not work so well, because insulin is not always available to allow extra energy into the body&amp;#039;s cells, and glucose can build up in the bloodstream.  It has been discovered that both mental and physical stress can cause blood sugar levels to rise in people with Type 2 diabetes (non-insulin dependent diabetes). In addition, if you&amp;#039;re under a lot of stress, you may not take care of yourself as well and this can impact your diabetes. For example, you may drink more alcohol or exercise less.  You may not check sugar levels or attend properly to your diet. In Type 1 diabetes (insulin-dependent diabetes), mental stress doesn&amp;#039;t seem to have the same physiological effect on blood sugar.  However, reducing stress can undoubtedly help people with both types of diabetes to take better care of themselves. Yours sincerely The NetDoctor Medical Team   Other Qs &amp;amp; As Arteriovenous nipping Complications from diabetes Diabetes and ED Diabetes and impotence Diabetes and kidney function Diabetes and sperm count Diabetes and tattoos Diabetes control and time changes Diabetes, thrush and boils Diabetic neuropathy Granuloma annulare How do I live with diabetes? I am a diabetic and would like to know how I can put on some weight I had laser surgery for retinopathy I have difficulty getting an erection I need to urinate quite often I&amp;#039;m worried about going blind if I become diabetic Is it safe to exercise with weights? Is pain during sex linked to diabetes? Kidney donation and diabetes My dentist says I&amp;#039;ve got diabetes My feet swell and I have a painful arm My partner hides his diabetes My urine smells of pear drops Tell me about the symptoms of a hypoglycaemic attack Temporary phimosis Tingling in the toes Type 2 diabetes and work Weight loss tablets and diabetes Travelling and diabetes What is neuropathy? Why does diabetes increase the risk of atherosclerosis? Will flying affect diabetes? Will I eventually lose my sight?   Last updated 03.04.2011 "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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