When you have diabetes, unexpected blood sugar fluctuations are bound to happen, but certain foods and beverages aren’t always to blame. Here are five other factors that can cause your blood sugar to get a little out of whack. Sign Up for the Black Doctor Newsletter! Thank you for subscribing! Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. 1. Stress When you’re stressed, your body responds by causing your blood sugar levels to rise as a way to combat the stress. Cut back on stress by setting aside at least 15 minutes every day for yourself. Take a walk, go for a jog, meditate, listen to music, watch those TV shows you DVR’d weeks ago but haven’t had the time to watch back yet – it’s up to you! 2. Lack of sleep Do you remember the article we published titled, ? Well, here’s yet another reason to get a good night’s sleep. According to a study published in the journal Diabetes Care, when people with type 1 diabetes were restricted to only fourhours of sleep, they were more sensitive to insulin compared to those who received a full night of sleep. 3. Medications for other conditions
