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<blockquote data-quote="JoKalsbeek" data-source="post: 2056857" data-attributes="member: 401801"><p>I didn't have to deal with a lengthy sickbed. Doug was just gone one day, poof, no warning, end of it all, the world collapsing in on itself. I know what kind of stress I went though, 20 years ago, and how deep into depression I fell. So I can only imagine what it must have been like for you, spending years trying to help, and at a certain point, watching her go. I understand the tubs of icecream and I understand not taking care of yourself. You had other priorities.</p><p></p><p>Bottom line, yeah, stress affects bloodsugars. Prolongued stress means your "fight or flight" response is on all the time, and with that, steroids are released, which in turn tell your liver to dump sugar, because you need to be able to act fast because there must be some sort of danger, and the boost of sugar/energy will surely help, right? No? Even with the sabretooth tiger long behind us, our cavemen-based bodies still react as if all stress comes down to running away from one on your heels, or fight it. How times have changed. All in all though, your body's been under a lot of strain. So yes, all this had an impact on your bloodsugars, developing insulin resistance, and coming to the point you're at now.</p><p></p><p>I'm sorry about everything you went through, and I'm sorry about your wife, and all she suffered. I hope you'll be able to get your health on track and find some joy in life. It usually starts with little things, -did for me anyway- so who knows... Maybe bake some sweet stuff from recepies over on dietdoctor.com? They won't raise your bloodsugars, and still provide some enjoyment, I hope.</p><p></p><p>Take a breath, then take care of yourself. Heal. You deserve it, after all this time.</p><p>Hugs,</p><p>Jo</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JoKalsbeek, post: 2056857, member: 401801"] I didn't have to deal with a lengthy sickbed. Doug was just gone one day, poof, no warning, end of it all, the world collapsing in on itself. I know what kind of stress I went though, 20 years ago, and how deep into depression I fell. So I can only imagine what it must have been like for you, spending years trying to help, and at a certain point, watching her go. I understand the tubs of icecream and I understand not taking care of yourself. You had other priorities. Bottom line, yeah, stress affects bloodsugars. Prolongued stress means your "fight or flight" response is on all the time, and with that, steroids are released, which in turn tell your liver to dump sugar, because you need to be able to act fast because there must be some sort of danger, and the boost of sugar/energy will surely help, right? No? Even with the sabretooth tiger long behind us, our cavemen-based bodies still react as if all stress comes down to running away from one on your heels, or fight it. How times have changed. All in all though, your body's been under a lot of strain. So yes, all this had an impact on your bloodsugars, developing insulin resistance, and coming to the point you're at now. I'm sorry about everything you went through, and I'm sorry about your wife, and all she suffered. I hope you'll be able to get your health on track and find some joy in life. It usually starts with little things, -did for me anyway- so who knows... Maybe bake some sweet stuff from recepies over on dietdoctor.com? They won't raise your bloodsugars, and still provide some enjoyment, I hope. Take a breath, then take care of yourself. Heal. You deserve it, after all this time. Hugs, Jo [/QUOTE]
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