🎅🏼 'Tis the season to be jolly, but for many of us, it can also be a time of stress and unhealthy eating habits. Did you know that the combination of holiday stress and indulgent treats can lead to glucose spikes in our bodies? 🍪🎄 Part 1: The Hook As Lifestyle Practitioners, Doctors, Nurses, and Diabetes Educators, we all know how important it is to maintain stable blood sugar levels. But during this festive season, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of Christmas preparations and forget about our health. That's why I want to share with you some insights on how the "Merry Christmas" stress response can affect our glucose levels. Stress is a natural part of life, but when it becomes chronic or overwhelming, it can have negative effects on our health. One of these effects is the spike in blood sugar levels due to the body's stress response. When we are stressed, our bodies release hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, which trigger the liver to release stored glucose into the bloodstream for energy. This increase in blood sugar can be beneficial in short bursts when we need quick energy to deal with a stressful situation. However, if stress continues for an extended period or becomes a daily occurrence, it can lead to consistently high blood sugar levels and potentially contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes.
