Why Mental Health Matters for Glucose Management
Mental health and physical health are deeply interconnected, whether you have type 2 diabetes, are tracking glucose fluctuations, or are in a prediabetic state—your emotional well-being plays a critical role in overall metabolic outcomes
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. Unmanaged stress and psychological issues can exacerbate health burdens and make stable glucose control more challenging
How Stress Affects Glucose Levels
Under high stress, the body releases cortisol, a stress hormone that prompts the liver to release stored glucose, causing rapid spikes in blood glucose levels
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. Chronically elevated cortisol can also reduce insulin sensitivity, making it harder for the body to return glucose to stable ranges
Sleep Quality and Insulin Sensitivity
Poor sleep or shorter sleep duration disrupts the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis, impairing insulin action and decreasing glucose processing efficiency
. Studies show that individuals sleeping less than 6 hours per night experience about a 25% reduction in insulin sensitivity, making post-meal glucose peaks more pronounced
SIBIONICS CGM: A New Tool for Stress Management
With SIBIONICS CGM, you can continuously monitor glucose in real time, pinpointing stepwise spikes during periods of stress or emotional upheaval
. By comparing CGM curves under different routines and coping strategies, the SIBIONICS platform provides personalized stress-reduction and dietary recommendations, helping you maintain smoother glucose profiles and enhance overall mind–body well-being
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