High blood sugar

Your body strives to make sure you have the energy to handle the stressor while you're feeling stressed. As a result, your liver releases more glucagon, adrenaline, and glucose. Your body becomes less responsive to the insulin you do have when insulin levels drop and growth hormone and cortisol levels rise.

Stress and high blood sugar levels combined indicate that you have higher blood sugar levels because more glucose is available in your bloodstream. Your health might suffer as a result of consistently high blood sugar levels with symptoms including increased thirst and urination, blurred vision, light-headedness, flushed skin and restlessness. Extreme stress may raise your risk of developing diabetes, according to some research. According to one study, men who experience feelings of stress are 45% more likely to develop the condition.