The cortisol-glucose connection explained
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| FROM THE BLOG |
| 3 min read |
| How stress secretly spikes your blood sugar |
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| You're eating well. You're watching your carbs. But your blood sugar numbers still won't cooperate. Sound familiar? The culprit might not be on your plate — it could be in your head. |
| The cortisol connection |
| When you're stressed, your body releases cortisol — the "fight or flight" hormone. Cortisol signals your liver to release stored glucose for quick energy. That made sense when stress meant outrunning a predator. Today, stress is a deadline, a bill, a bad night of sleep. The glucose floods in with nowhere to go, and your numbers climb.* |
| Why it matters for people managing blood sugar |
| For anyone who is pre-diabetic or managing Type 2, this cortisol-glucose loop can quietly undermine the work you're doing with diet and exercise. Research suggests that chronic stress may contribute to higher fasting glucose, elevated A1C over time, and increased insulin resistance.* |
3 THINGS THAT MAY HELP 1. A 10-minute walk after meals — movement may help your muscles use available glucose.* 2. Breathwork or meditation — even 5 minutes may help lower cortisol.* 3. Functional herbs like Gymnema, Cinnamon, and Fenugreek — traditionally used to support healthy glucose metabolism.* |
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| That last one is exactly what our Glucose Functional Tea was designed for — 11 functional herbs, 2,500mg per serving, caffeine-free, and crafted to fit into your daily routine without adding complexity.* |
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This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. |
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