(HEAL Medical – July 2020) Cortisol, stress and diabetes: a link

Hello,

The recent pandemic has thrown many aspects of modern life into chaos, and that includes what and how we eat. Combine that with the stress of this once-in-a-lifetime event and you could potentially have the recipe for an unpleasant diagnosis: diabetes and other maladies.

It’s all caused by cortisol, the stress hormone. In small amounts, this can be beneficial for us, but when cortisol is pumping through you all day, it becomes quite unhealthy. This month, we’re looking at the connection between diet, stress, diabetes and even post-traumatic stress disorder. We think it’s a fascinating look at how an individual’s approach to life can actually affect health. Click the link below to read the story and if you’re ever in doubt, give us a call and we’ll be happy to see you.

Thank you for reading.