stress - DAFNE Online

March 29, 2012 15:41

katrin3014 DAFNE Graduate
Croydon NHS 1 post

I know stress can effect hypergylycaemia - can it also increase hypos?

March 30, 2012 10:52

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.........

Its most definitely possible for sure..........

Welcome to the forum..........

December 12, 2013 13:01

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.

March 06, 2014 15:10

glen4 DAFNE Graduate
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust 46 posts

Rafa said:
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.

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?

March 06, 2014 20:01

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

March 08, 2014 11:43

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.

March 08, 2014 12:52

dunkers7 DAFNE Graduate
NHS Lanarkshire 24 posts

Sometimes it can cause both hypos and hypers!

The pattern I've found when I go for a 5k run in the evening seems unusual:
* BG drops initially, usually by 10 when testing immediately post exercise, assuming no food/drink during the run
* 2 hours later, BG goes back up to almost the level it was before I started the run! (I think this is due to the adrenaline)
* Overnight, BG will drop by 10 unless I have negatively corrected my levemir for exercise, or eaten some carbs before bed.

My BG going back up confused me initially, but it turns out that's just what consistently happens in my case.

Only way to know for sure what stress does to your BG is to test it.

March 29, 2012 15:41 katrin3014 DAFNE Graduate Croydon NHS 1 post	I know stress can effect hypergylycaemia - can it also increase hypos?
March 30, 2012 10:52 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......... Its most definitely possible for sure.......... Welcome to the forum..........
December 12, 2013 13:01 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.
March 06, 2014 15:10 glen4 DAFNE Graduate Somerset NHS Foundation Trust 46 posts	Rafa said: 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. 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?
March 06, 2014 20:01 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
March 08, 2014 11:43 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.
March 08, 2014 12:52 dunkers7 DAFNE Graduate NHS Lanarkshire 24 posts	Sometimes it can cause both hypos and hypers! The pattern I've found when I go for a 5k run in the evening seems unusual: * BG drops initially, usually by 10 when testing immediately post exercise, assuming no food/drink during the run * 2 hours later, BG goes back up to almost the level it was before I started the run! (I think this is due to the adrenaline) * Overnight, BG will drop by 10 unless I have negatively corrected my levemir for exercise, or eaten some carbs before bed. My BG going back up confused me initially, but it turns out that's just what consistently happens in my case. Only way to know for sure what stress does to your BG is to test it.