When you are threatened or under stress you go into the fight, flight, or freeze response. In our modern work environment it is rare they you have a physical altercation. At least I hope so! (exception might be military or police officers) Your body releases adrenalin and your liver dumps glycogen into the blood stream. Since most of us are not physically fighting anyone this rise in blood glucose (BG) is harmful to your health. If you keep getting repeated fight or flight response you are very prone to developing depression. As a type 2 diabetic when I am understress I can see my BG shoots up 40 to 80 points in 15 to 20 minutes. I have a continuous glucose monitor. The normal range is 80 to 120 for the BG levels. I already have higher than usual BG and adding 40 to 80 points to that is very detrimental to my health.
My last job was very stressful. For many months, I felt like I was going to lose my job at any moment. My health coach saw my BG’s every day and months ago said you have to get another job. My therapist said this is crazy you must find another job.
Interestingly, when I gave 2 week notice, so I could have a good transition for my coworkers and I was fired immediately 3 days later my BG’s dropped dramatically. Into a much better range. No change in medications, no change in exercise.
I hope to recover my health.
Chance Musings 