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Diabetology (BLOOD SUGAR) Part 2 Encore with Mike Natter

Ologies with Alie Ward

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The Effects of Stress on Blood Sugar

Dr. Natter says stress can affect his blood sugar levels, but it's not always a bad thing. Stress activates the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis and spits out fight or flight hormone ACTH. The hormones also kick in glycogen breakdown which is good for your muscles if you're running from a bear.

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