Many diabetic patients are not aware that stress will cause your glucose levels to rise. Generally, stress, be it physical, emotional stress, the stress of pain, or the
stress of illness, will cause your blood sugar to rise — often dramatically.Stress hormones like epinephrine and cortisol kick in since one of their major functions is to raise blood sugar to help boost energy when it’s needed most.
It’s very important for diabetic patients to keep a handle on their blood sugar levels…and therefore it’s necessary for them to keep a cap on their stress levels. There are many way to decrease your stress level some examples include: music, meditation, humor and a few quiet moments alone can do wonders. Another proven stress reliever is a warm soak in a hydrotherapy walk in tub. Research has shown that some patients who took a 30 minute warm bath each night were able to quell the effects of stress and many were able to lower their insulin intake by 13%. Remain Active walk in tubs can help you find a walk in tub that will be easy for you to bathe nightly.
In some cases, stress can cause diabetic patients to experience a drop in their sugar levels. This reaction is just as dangerious to your health as elevated sugar levels. So, regardless of how stress affects you, it is important to be proactive in your health care. Take a moment this week and set up a plan in advance, with your doctor. If you take insulin, you need to have a plan (usuallyyour insulin/correction ratio) in place, which will help you determine how much insulin to take during stressful times.
Remain Active Walk In Tubs provides many Senior Living Resources to senior citizens. Our goal is to provide you with the tools and resources you need to lead an active and independent lifestyle. Our premier walk in tub line can play a key part in your ability to remain in your home and age in place. Remain Active walk in tubs has many handicap tubs and bathroom safety products to assist you in retrofitting your home for universal design and aging in place.
If you would like additional information on our step in baths and handicap tubs please call our offices at 1-800-397-1123.