Coping With Stress
Stress is an emotion everyone experiences from time to time. When you’re working to control your blood sugar, it’s important to know that your body usually responds to stress by raising blood sugar levels. Finding healthy ways to cope with stress helps keep your blood sugar on track.
When you realize that you’re stressed out, try to take a "time out." Here are a few things you can do:
It’s also important to get your feelings out in the open. Talk to someone you trust, like a counselor or friend. This will help you keep your feelings from getting bottled up, which can lead to even more stress.