India, April 21 -- While stress is an inevitable part of our lives, it can affect diabetic patients more drastically. Stress can cause blood sugar fluctuations, leading to further complications in a diabetic patient. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. G. Krishna Mohan Reddy, senior consultant physician and diabetologist at Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad explained how stress can affect diabetic patients.

When under stress, the body releases hormones like adrenaline and cortisol. These hormones can increase blood sugar levels by prompting the liver to release more glucose into the bloodstream.

In individuals with type 2 diabetes, stress often leads to elevated blood sugar levels. This is because stress hormones can make the body more re...