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Stress can affect how well you manage your diabetes. When you feel stressed, your body releases
Stress can affect how well you manage your diabetes. When you feel stressed, your body releaseshormones. These hormones can raise or lower your blood sugar, making it harder for you to control.When you're stressed, you may not take as good care of yourself as usual. For example, you mayforget to take your medicine or skip meals. Both of which can affect your blood sugar.Talk with your healthcare provider about healthy ways to ease stress, so you can better manage yourdiabetes.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.© The Wellness Network
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