Tuesday, September 26, 2006

Glucose Control - Special Times

Stress

It seems like there's no getting around stress. From time to time, everyone experiences it. For people with diabetes, however, stress can be a problem. Stress hormones speed up your body, make your heart beat faster and your blood pressure rise a bit. Sometimes, stored glucose is released from your liver and muscles causing your blood sugar to rise quickly.

Also, diabetes is a disease that can add stress to your life. There are fears, worries and the constant care involved in living with a chronic disease. Managing stress is part of controlling diabetes.

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