High blood sugar linked to anxiety

There are approximately 114 million diabetic patients in China, ranking first in the world in total number of patients. Many people know that for diabetics, what is scary is not diabetes, but the complications of diabetes. Many people also become very anxious, even to the point of depression, as a result of having diabetes. Diabetic patients commonly experience anxiety, impatience, and excessive worry, which are very detrimental to their condition. It can be said that the ups and downs of emotions directly affect the level of blood sugar. So why do bad emotions aggravate the condition of diabetes, and how can people with diabetes avoid bad emotions?

Bad emotions can aggravate diabetes

First, bad mood inhibits insulin secretion. According to the latest scientific research, human emotions are mainly regulated by the limbic system of the brain. The limbic system also regulates the functions of endocrine and autonomic nerves. Therefore, psychological factors such as anger and depression can affect the secretion of insulin through the limbic system and autonomic nerves. . When a person is in a stressful state such as tension, anxiety, fear, etc., the sympathetic nerves are excited and inhibit the secretion of insulin.

Additionally, obesity is a well-known risk factor for type 2 diabetes, and in turn, anxiety and depression can contribute to weight gain and the development of obesity. People who are depressed and anxious may gain weight due to changes in appetite because they engage in unhealthy behaviors more frequently, such as reducing physical activity.

How to avoid bad emotions

Since the high blood sugar of diabetic patients is often related to the patient's own anxiety, how can diabetic patients avoid anxiety?

First of all, we must correctly understand diabetes and its complications. A correct understanding of the disease helps to actively cooperate with treatment. Second, after suffering from diabetes, you should develop good living habits, eat regularly and quantitatively, quit smoking and limit alcohol, and participate in some physical activities appropriately. Third, you can get to know some people with diabetes. Let’s exchange more experiences on sugar control and face diabetes together with optimism. Fourth, family members should pay more attention to the emotional changes of diabetic patients and actively provide guidance. Supervise them to monitor their blood sugar regularly, eat regularly, and exercise appropriately. Avoid overeating and be pessimistic about illness. Family members must pay more attention to diabetic patients mentally, encourage them to face diabetes correctly and fight diabetes together.

In short, although diabetes is a lifelong disease and currently cannot be cured, as long as you face diabetes with a positive attitude and actively cooperate with treatment, diabetic patients can maintain good blood sugar control, delay the occurrence of complications, and enjoy a high-quality life.