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Does stress raise blood sugar?

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summer dreamer

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Just had a blow out on the motorway, scary stuff, tested when I got home and got the highest reading I've ever had! Feeling very jittery!

Does getting very stressed raise blood sugar?

Summer x


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Yes. I'm not sure by how much but the release of stress hormones triggers the release of glucose as you are in flight or tight mode and need the energy. I suffer from chronic anxiety and am sure it has contributed to my developing diabetes.
 
Almost certainly does, what a scary experience and hope your fine now.
 
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