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Can Stress Cause Increased Blood Glucose Levels?

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Posted on Wed, 16 Aug 2017
Question: I have a pinch nerve on my back. Does stress make sugar goes up im type 2 diabetic
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Answered by Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Stress induced hyperglycemia

Detailed Answer:
Good day,
Noted your question. Yes indeed. Stress of any sort can cause bad hormones( cortisol, catecholamines) which work against insulin to rise. This will cause blood glucose to go up and you may need to modify drugs during stressful events.
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Binu
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Can Stress Cause Increased Blood Glucose Levels?

Brief Answer: Stress induced hyperglycemia Detailed Answer: Good day, Noted your question. Yes indeed. Stress of any sort can cause bad hormones( cortisol, catecholamines) which work against insulin to rise. This will cause blood glucose to go up and you may need to modify drugs during stressful events. regards Binu