Stress? What's stress? Hmmm, must be one of those imaginary words that don't really exist, like sleep.

Seriously, though, I find that with stress, the best way to go about dealing with it is to deal with whatever the cause of the stress is. Obviously, if it's an impending work deadline, this doesn't help so much. My best answer would then be to either tear up some paper, throw a few things, or do some deep breathing. For the work environment, I'd suggest deep breathing. Otherwise, take all of your old vials of insulin and a good wall!

Also, there's no way to lower blood sugar levels without insulin or exercise. With stress, the only thing you can do is correct for the high and then de-stress.

Stress is a big one for me.... I have a bad habit of letting my body stress out easily, especially at work. I would think meditating would help (this is what I say, but then I don't do it!). Deep breaths. Maybe go for a short walk? Breaks are good. :)

I once took a stress management class. Here are some of the tricks I learned.

Breathe deeply. Seriously. It works. Big, deep, long breaths that you hold for a second or two before exhaling.

Positive imagery. Take a moment or two and imagine being in your "happy, relaxing place" -- a beach, sailing, floating in the pool, getting a massage, reading a book in a big comfy chair.

Tense your muscles and then release them. Start with your hands. Clench your fists and hold them there. Then release. Tense your arm muscles, hold, release. Tense your abdominal muscles, hold, release. Etc, etc. If you're in traffic, grip the steering wheel, hold and release (without letting go of the wheel, obviously).

Hope this helps!

Your comment about stress sending BG high without the pleasure of eating something really got me. It's so true! It's the same with illness and the weather. Stinks, huh?!

You're so right! I find exactly the same thing. Funnily enough, I've got a post in pending about stress and nerves before my exams. Great minds, huh? :) I hope things start to get better at yoga! There's nothing worse than the D trying to ruin something you love most. P.S I liked the image of the cat - looks like a punk rocker! :)

I agree-the faster you get through the thing that is stressing you, the faster you feel better. Having to get something done for one of the kids (teachers, parties, church function, school, house, etc!! no ending..) is stressful, but as soon as I am finished..already better. In the middle? I eat chocolate. That won't help. Maybe raise your temp basal if you know it'll be a stressful day (or even two hours?). Take Heidi's advice!! : ) (and I would picture me in the beach scene you have up there!!) aaahhhhh.... ; )

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