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Title: Stress increases cortisol secretion. Why would diabetics have problems controlli
Post by: colleen on Aug 27, 2012
Stress increases cortisol secretion. Why would diabetics have problems controlling their blood sugar levels when they are stressed?


Title: Re: Stress increases cortisol secretion. Why would diabetics have problems controlli
Post by: duddy on Aug 28, 2012
One of cortisol's functions is to increase blood sugar levels. Adding stress would increase blood sugar levels beyond normal.