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katrin3014
DAFNE Graduate
Croydon NHS 1 post |
I know stress can effect hypergylycaemia - can it also increase hypos? |
novorapidboi26
DAFNE Graduate
NHS Lanarkshire 1,819 posts |
I think stress is just another process which results in the release of hormones and therefore for each individual diabetic, there is a possibility of highs and lows, as insulin sensitivity is effected amongst many other processes......... |
Rafa
DAFNE Graduate
St Vincent's Healthcare Group 99 posts |
Was out for a run a few weeks back and was 7.7 then when i came back i was 9.1. Anyway came under some stress then for an hour or so and checked my BG and i was 18.8. |
glen4
DAFNE Graduate
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust 46 posts |
Yeah I've had that before! I've been 8.0 before my run. I've covered 8 miles in warm weather fairly quickly! Then to my amazement I've been 16.4!? I've expected it to be lower or around the 4.0-5.0 range! A couple of HCP'S have said it could be an adrenaline rush!? It varies from person to person! It doesn't happen every time! Did you get a rapid/sharp fall later in the day? |
Vickyp
DAFNE Graduate
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust 137 posts |
Katrin3014 I've had hypos during periods of stress; as far as aware generally it causes hypers but in some individuals it can cause hypos |
Alan 49
DAFNE Graduate
Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust 284 posts |
As glen4 says: an adrenaline rush can cause high blood-sugars. The adrenaline triggers the liver to release glucagon (?) into the blood because the body assumes you're going to require extra energy. When I go swimming, my BG is always higher afterwards. My HCP explained that going to a swimming bath and meeting people you know etc, can cause the adrenaline rush. |
dunkers7
DAFNE Graduate
NHS Lanarkshire 24 posts |
Sometimes it can cause both hypos and hypers! |