When you have diabetes, unexpected blood sugar fluctuations are bound to happen, but certain foods and beverages aren’t always to blame. Here are five other factors that can cause your blood sugar to get a little out of whack.
1. Stress
When you’re stressed, your body responds by causing your blood sugar levels to rise as a way to combat the stress. Cut back on stress by setting aside at least 15 minutes every day for yourself. Take a walk, go for a jog, meditate, listen to music, watch those TV shows you DVR’d weeks ago but haven’t had the time to watch back yet – it’s up to you!
2. Lack of sleep
Do you remember the article we published titled, “Surprising Effects of Sleep Deprivation”? Well, here’s yet another reason to get a good night’s sleep. According to a study published in the journal Diabetes Care, when people with type 1 diabetes were restricted to only four hours of sleep, they were more sensitive to insulin compared to those who received a full night of sleep.
3. Medications for other conditions
Beyond Food: 5 Surprising Things That Affect Your Blood Sugar was originally published on blackdoctor.org
