Mar 8, 2024 · Diabetes educator Sue Cotey, RN, CDCES, explains how stress — as well as feelings of depression — are linked to diabetes and what you can do to manage both.

Experiencing persistent hyperglycemia in people with diabetes may be influenced by stress. Blood sugar levels may rise due to hormones being released in response to stress. Although this has …

May 30, 2025 · Can stress cause diabetes? Learn how stress impacts your risk of diabetes and explore tips to manage stress for better health.

What if stress doesn’t affect your blood sugars right away? Stress could still affect your long-term control. I call this the “wear and tear effect.” It is a lot of work to take care of diabetes and the …

May 15, 2024 · Those overwhelming feelings, known as diabetes distress, may cause you to stop taking care of yourself. You may slip into unhealthy habits, stop checking your blood sugar, …

Jul 21, 2022 · When under stress, the body releases hormones that can cause blood glucose levels to increase. This may cause adverse symptoms in people with diabetes, but …

One out of 3 people feel very stressed, anxious, or depressed. People with diabetes are more likely to have major depression at some point in their life than people without diabetes. If you …

Aug 30, 2019 · Diabetes and stress seem to be linked in several important ways. This article explores how stress can lead to diabetes, how diabetes can cause stress, and research …

Aug 11, 2022 · Stress by itself does not cause diabetes, but there is some evidence that excessive and chronic stress can increase the risk of developing the condition. Experiencing …

Diabetes can be tough on mental health —and for many of us, the stress of managing diabetes can take its toll. Knowing how to ease your mind and body in anxious moments can contribute …