Does stress impact my GLUCOSE levels?

Common Questions
Written By Malama Health

Yes! Stress can raise your blood sugar.

Everyone has worries during their pregnancy. Pregnancy alone can cause stress for you and your family. Work at the office or at home may be very hard. Fears about money may cause you to worry. Learning that you have gestational diabetes can add to this stress. Any of these stressors can raise your blood sugar. Support from your health care team can make a difference.

There are many ways to lower your stress. Find ways to relax. Relaxing will help you reduce your stress which is healthy for you. This is a list of some things that may help you relax or worry less

  • Go for a walk

  • Talk to friends and family

  • Listen to music

  • Ask someone to visit you

  • Read a book

  • Watch your favorite TV program

  • Do something you enjoy

  • Taking rest time to do your kick counts every day and record them

Source: Sweet Success, California Diabetes and Pregnancy Program? CDAPP, 2014

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