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Can prolonged stress over a number of months cause elevation of my blood sugars (am dxed diabetic for >20 years, well controlled until last 8 months).

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

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Yes: Stress can be a factor in blood sugars elevation as well as blood pressure.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Can prolonged stress over a number of months cause elevation of my blood sugars (am dxed diabetic for >20 years, well controlled until last 8 months).

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

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