Sugar Sugar in the diet will often have the effect of raising our blood sugar levels very quickly. However, it also means that your blood sugar levels are likely to come crashing down after the initial high. The symptoms of asugar crash; feeling shaky, light-headed, or drained, can worsen...
Numerous medications may cause anxiety-like symptoms as a side effect. They include birth control pills; some thyroid or asthma drugs; some psychotropic agents; occasionally, local anesthetics; corticosteroids; antihypertensive drugs; and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (like flurbiprofen and ibuprofen...
Although the level of health anxiety was not different between groups, low blood sugar levels were related with high health anxiety. Conclusions This study found that the prevalence of health anxiety in T2DM patients was higher than expected irrespective to poor or good glycemic cont...
Anxiety’s effect on our body Anxiety has the same effect on our bodies as stress does in thatit triggersthe autonomic nervous system, leading to a spike in the release of epinephrine and cortisol — the “stress hormones.” Too much epinephrinecan increasethe risk of heart attacks and strok...
It won’t help -- the problem is all that sugar. Spikes in your blood sugar can bring on changes in your hormone levels. They can start with “jitteriness” and eventually lead to crashes. But other foods may help boost your mood. 2/13 Berries These have lots of antioxidants, which ...
These are difficult questions to answer. First off, my anxiety is certainly not gone – I still struggle withsocial anxietyand there are still things thattrigger my panic response. I have to closely watch how often I’m eating to keep my blood sugar stable, I have to remember my deep bre...
Evaluation for an anxiety disorder often begins with a visit to a primary care provider. Some physical health conditions, such as an overactive thyroid or low blood sugar, as well as taking certain medications, can imitate or worsen an anxiety disorder. A thorough mental health evaluation is al...
While it’s true that anxiety can have a detrimental effect on your quality of life – it doesn’t mean you can’t also be a successful, outgoing and happy person at the same time. Although times are changing and open discussion of mental health challenges are becoming more common, having...
On top of everything else, I feel exhausted, and I have been struggling with insomnia. Once again, a night of restless sleep detached and inactivated one of my expensive LibreLink blood sugar sensors, so I have had to replace it before it was due to expire in 14 days. This is the sec...
Tulsi is a popular Indian plant that may be found in nearly every home. This plant is well-known for its potent antioxidant qualities, which can aid with blood sugar regulation. In addition, Tulsi, also known as holy basil, promotes serenity and is useful in the treatment of anxiety and ...