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Stress can be disabling, but could it also affect your diabetes?<\/p>\n
It is well known that stress can affect a person\u2019s well-being and ability to function.\u00a0 But, for people with diabetes, a stressful life can make managing their condition more difficult.<\/p>\n
There isn\u2019t a medically known relationship between diabetes and stress; but, researchers have found that people who live a stressful existence are 20 percent more likely to have diabetes than those who have learned to control their stress.<\/p>\n
Additionally, studies indicate stress may have an effect on blood glucose levels causing them to spike.<\/p>\n
Some ways to combat spiking blood glucose levels during stressful times are:<\/p>\n
Having a comprehensive team of doctors or healthcare professionals is important to your health and managing your diabetes.\u00a0 For an appointment, call Flushing Hospital Medical Center\u2019s Ambulatory Care Center at 718-670-5486.<\/p>\n
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, FHMC has a diabetes support group.\u00a0 For more information call 718-5000, ext 8232.<\/p>\n
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