As a diabetic, I notice the tiniest changes in my body. I have a sensor on my arm that many of my school peers have asked about; it checks my sugar level every single minute of the day. I easily scan my phone over it and a number pops up.
The normal sugar levels are between 90 and 140 mg/dL. Therefore, when I wake up and find that my sugar level is 250 mg/dL or above I directly assume it is from a meal I had eaten the night before. I try to lower it back to the normal range again through various methods, but nothing works. The day goes on and I am feeling very moody. I check my sugar again and it is still very high although I haven’t eaten anything throughout the day. I then realize it is from how stressed I am. I was too caught up by the work I had to get done I forgot about my physical and mental health.
As a person who goes to the doctor for regular checkups every month or two, I know how much our bodies are affected by our surroundings. We all continuously face stressful chapters in our lives. However, we should be mindful that we will face bigger issues in the future, so we must know how to deal with them because they can negatively affect our health.
Hours later and my sugar is fine. What did I do? I went for a short walk and read few pages from a book I like. I dedicated only 15 minutes of the day for myself. Through that I became more productive and my mood shifted to the better.
Stress plays a crucial role in many diseases. In your most stressful times, remember to take care of yourself. Nothing is worth harming your health.