Dr. Christopher Alcorn, DO, an endocrinologist with the Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute, explains that stress has a direct impact on blood sugar, saying, “Stress puts the body into more of a ‘fight or flight’ mode. This tells the body to make more sugar available in the blood for use, if needed."
“That response is helpful in short bursts, but when stress becomes chronic, it can lead to higher blood sugar levels and make the body less responsive to insulin,” Dr. Garcia says.
With this in mind, Parade asked six endocrinologists what they eat on days they know will be overwhelming. They all had the exact same answer.
All six endocrinologists told Parade that on days that they know are going to be stressful, they make sure to eat a breakfast with protein, unsaturated fats and fiber. This combination helps keep blood sugar levels steady—even when life is chaotic.
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Dr. Alcorn says that, on stressful days, he sticks with eating foods he knows his body tolerates well. Hectic days are perhaps the worst time to experiment with new foods that your body may or may not agree with.
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Dr. Kumar adds that she also makes it a point to stay hydrated, which also contributes to blood sugar control. “I bring a water bottle to work with creatine and electrolytes mixed in, so I'm supporting muscle health and optimizing hydration in one step, without needing to carve out separate time for it,” she says.
How To Support Your Body During Stressful Times Through What You Eat
Besides starting the day off with a balanced breakfast, there are other ways you can support your blood sugar on days you know are going to be stressful. Something all six endocrinologists say that you definitely don’t want to do is skip meals.
Dr. Dixit says that minimizing caffeine consumption in the morning and alcohol in the evening is another great way to avoid blood sugar peaks and drops.
Diet isn’t the only way you can keep your blood sugar levels steady on stressful days. Dr. Dixit says that taking a short walk after eating is another great way to support blood sugar. Walking is beneficial for mental health too, which can help with feeling more at ease on hard days as well.
All of the doctors emphasize the importance of getting good sleep. “Sleep is one of the biggest factors people underestimate. Even one night of poor sleep can make the body more insulin resistant the next day,” Dr. Garcia notes.
You certainly can’t control everything that happens to you, but you can control how you choose to treat your body. Balanced blood sugar and a balanced mind go hand in hand.
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