Stress & Diabetes

Tips for stress management-

Stress is also one of the main reason of poor glycemic control So here are a few tips for preventing stress and managing it which will be beneficial for diabetics & other healthy individuals.

Believe that stress can kill and be willing to do something about it.-

Analyses your present life, identify short-term and long-term stress and decide how much   stress you will tolerate.

Remove as many sources of stress as possible.

Develop sensible, rational beliefs and attitudes towards yourself, your job and job   performance.

Develop the requisite skills and behaviors to enable you to do your job to the best of your  ability

Develop a good social support network, both at work and with family and friends.

  Keep as physically healthy as you can through a balanced diet, adequate sleep, exercise,etc.

Change your response to stress, i.e. don’t just become cross, do something constructive   like changing your job, leisure habits and outlook.

Learn to relax.

Dr.M.S.Singhal