Medical studies suggest that minimizing 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. minimizing stress and boosting pleasure can lower blood sugar and possibly lower your risk for diabetic problems. When combined with a healthy diet and exercise, controlling stress can also help diabetics lose weight.
In today's world, stress is everywhere, all the time. It's not possible to totally remove stress, but it is possible to learn to control stress, create joy, and reduce its effects on you.
Get Plenty of Sleep - Sleep disorders and sleep deprivation may in effect increase stress, making it difficult for a diabetic's body to regulate insulin and blood sugar. By getting plenty of sleep, you'll feel refreshed in the morning, refreshed during the day, and will be prepared 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 negative issue. Recognize stressful situations, but don't worry or obsess about them. Provide hope for the future by welcoming issues, finding solutions, and seeking support with an open mind.
Claim Some Time for Yourself - Take some time 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 breathe out through your mouth. Repeat this relaxation exercise several times during the day.
==>> Mindfulness - Also known as mindfulness-based stress reduction, mindfulness basically means purposely making 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 worrying about anything other than how they are now. The result is peace, relaxation, body awareness, and insight into the world around you. Sound profound? 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 pastime 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 worrisome 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 heaps of fun. Take soothing baths, get a massage or spend the day at a spa, give your spouse a treat for no reason, play with your children, or simply watch a funny play and laugh out loud.
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