Reduce stress

The ability of your body to regulate blood sugar is influenced by stress. It boosts the synthesis of stress hormones like cortisol and glucagon, causing the body to go into "fight-or-flight" mode.

Glycogen, a type of stored sugar, is broken down by these hormones into glucose, which enters your bloodstream and is used by your body as a quick source of energy. Unfortunately, ongoing stress raises stress hormone levels, which accelerates the nutrient breakdown and raises blood sugar levels. The body becomes more insulin resistant as a result of stress hormones. This prevents nutrients from being stored and makes them more easily accessible for energy use in circulation. In fact, high amounts of stress hormones have been shown in many studies to impair insulin sensitivity. Reduced insulin sensitivity, on the other hand, can be harmful to people today who are under chronic stress. Meditation, exercise, and sleep are all excellent techniques to reduce stress and improve insulin sensitivity.