19. Dial Down the Stress
Stress can be a killer. Any doctor will tell you that. It can lead to inflammation, heart disease, and other serious illnesses. Stress can also have a negative impact on your blood sugar levels.
Studies attest to that fact. Hormones are released when you get stressed, and these hormones cause your blood sugar levels to shoot up. There was one study that showed that relaxation, meditation, and exercise led to a marked reduction in stress and also lowered blood sugar levels.
There are several studies that show relaxation methods like yoga and meditation, as well as exercise, can also correct problems with insulin secretion in chronic diabetics. If you have blood sugar problems, then you need to look into relaxation, yoga, mindfulness, tai chi, and exercise. All of these activities can reduce your stress and lower your blood sugar levels. Exercise will also lower your blood sugar levels on its own, regardless of the relaxation or mindfulness factor.