Researchers associate chronic stress with increased diabetes

People who cannot keep it under control are 1.5 times more likely to develop the disease.

A study by scientists from the ICAHN School of Medicine in Monte Sinaí, in New York, concluded that those who have difficulty dealing with stress are 1.5 times more likely to develop diabetes than people who manage to handle and control it.

According to the study leader, Dr. Casey Crump, prolonged stress damages the body's ability to regulate blood sugar.This is because this condition raises the levels of a hormone called cortisol, which promotes the segregation of glucose stored in the liver.

The scientist adds that bad habits also contribute and that individuals with chronic stress are more likely to have poor diet and sedentary lifestyle, factors that promote weight gain and insulin resistance.

Dr. Margarita Pulido Navarro, a researcher at the Autonomous Metropolitan University, Xochimilco Unit (UAM-X), states that when the glucose stored in the liver to the blood is poured into the blood, the pancreas is stimulated to produce more insulin."At the same time there is more cortisol, which antagonizes with the action of insulin and prevents glucose from entering the cells, so it will remain at high levels in the bloodstream."

The researcher points out that the more exposed a person is found to stress situations, he will have the greatest need to consume high foods in carbohydrates and fats."To this is added that in Mexico, due to low wages, not all families can access the consumption of fish, vegetables and lean meats, so a significant percentage of the population ingests economic products and rich in empty calories."

Dr. Pulido Navarro points out that it is very important to talk about the situations that produce stress, do not hide emotions, do not hide anguish and share with the people of our trust the sorrows and joys.To the above you can incorporate the practice of some recreational activity, go for a walk, exercise and listen to relaxing music, because such actions help reduce cortisol levels and, therefore, avoid the "shot" of glucose.