Medical studies suggest that reducing and relieving stress can help control blood sugar. When a diabetic is stressed, blood sugar rises when hormones trigger extra glucose. But, the reverse is true, too. Reducing stress and boosting pleasure can lower blood sugar and most likely lower your risk for diabetic complications. When included with a healthy diet and exercise, managing stress can also help diabetics lose weight.
In today's world, stress is everywhere, constantly. It's impossible to totally get rid of stress, but it is possible to learn to control stress, create joy, and minimize its effects on you.
Get Plenty of Sleep - Sleep disorders and sleep deprivation may actually increase stress, making it very hard for a diabetic's body to regulate insulin and blood sugar. By getting the correct amount of sleep, you'll feel refreshed in the morning, refreshed during the day, and will be ready to take on any challenge.
Be Resilient - Learn to let go and move on! Live a stress-resilient lifestyle by learning to bounce back from any complication. Acknowledge stressful situations, but don't worry or obsess about them. Create hope for the future by welcoming challenges, finding solutions, and seeking support with an open mind.
Claim Some Time for Yourself - Take time out to practice stress reduction techniques once a day.
==>> Deep Breathing - Lie down or sit in a comfortable chair. Breathe in deeply through your nose and hold your breath for a few seconds. Slowly exhale through your mouth. Repeat this relaxation exercise a number of times during the day.
==>> Mindfulness - Sometimes known as mindfulness-based stress reduction, mindfulness basically means purposely finding time to pay attention to life around you, in the present, without dwelling on the past or the future. For example, take time to watch your children play without thinking about anything other than how they are at that moment. The result is peace, relaxation, body awareness, and insight into the world around you. Sound deep and meaningful? Try it, it is.
==>> Yoga - Try yoga for stress relief, body awareness, to lower your blood sugar, and help with weight reduction. Find a certified yoga instructor and stick with the easier styles of yoga for beginners, instead of power yoga which needs a lot of flexibility and stiff poses.
Create Pleasure - Find a hobby or activity that gives you pleasure. Repetitive hobbies that put you in a "zone" are best for relieving stress. Think about woodworking, writing, gardening, sewing, knitting, drawing, painting, or any other meditative hobby that breaks the train of negative thoughts and brings about calm.
You can also make your own pleasure by living a life of fun. Get a cat or dog, they're lots of fun. Take relaxing baths, get a massage or spend the day at a spa, give your partner a gift for no reason, play with your children, or simply watch a funny play and laugh out loud.
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