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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Can High Anxiety Increase Blood Sugar Level?

I am 19 years old, almost 20 and I know you probably think it is anxiety that causes it, but I'm diabetic, been since I was 4. Sometimes I get High blood sugar which i counterattack with insulin. I Can say I get High blood sugar about 1-2 times every day. Ive done health tests and everything came out normal. Right now I am only attempting dry sex with my gf but I get half am erection most of the time and then lose it fast... I am worried.
Tue, 10 Dec 2013
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Dear sir

Anxiety or stress can oncrease the diabetes,it increases the level of counter regulatory harmones like cortisol and adrenaline which increase the release of glucose from the liver..

It is advised to avoid stress.
Thanks
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Can High Anxiety Increase Blood Sugar Level?

Dear sir Anxiety or stress can oncrease the diabetes,it increases the level of counter regulatory harmones like cortisol and adrenaline which increase the release of glucose from the liver.. It is advised to avoid stress. Thanks