Re: stress....and diabetes

[Guest guest]

Interesting report. I am new to the list -- only a few days now -- and

already have felt tremendous support just from reading the posts. Today was

the first day my bg has been in normal range (before breakfast) in a

loonnnnngg time.

I had almost posted a question about the relationship between stress and

diabetes, as I had noticed what seemed to be a correlation on my own. (When

I test regularly I plot the readings on a graph. They typically drop on the

weekend, even when my diet does not change. I have a fairly stressful job.)

So anyways, glad to be part of this list and happy to share my results. -alex

[Guest guest]

---Glad to hear you had a normal reading this morning!!!!!

Yep stress drives up the sugar. Be happy, don't worry is the best

advice I can give!!! As for work, the work gets finished no matter

if stressed out or not. My job can be stressful but guess what, it

gets done on time so I don't worry about it anymore!!!

Madge

In diabetes@y..., owlneff@a... wrote:

> Interesting report. I am new to the list -- only a few days now --

and

> already have felt tremendous support just from reading the posts.

Today was

> the first day my bg has been in normal range (before breakfast) in

a

> loonnnnngg time.

>

> I had almost posted a question about the relationship between

stress and

> diabetes, as I had noticed what seemed to be a correlation on my

own. (When

> I test regularly I plot the readings on a graph. They typically

drop on the

> weekend, even when my diet does not change. I have a fairly

stressful job.)

>

> So anyways, glad to be part of this list and happy to share my

results. -alex

[Guest guest]

Hey, , so glad to have you on the list!! It's

great to see you're taking the time to do graphs and

do some planning about you and how you can live with

diabetes.

Stress can be a major problem!

Please share with us, anytime!

--- owlneff@... wrote:

> Interesting report. I am new to the list -- only a

> few days now -- and

> already have felt tremendous support just from

> reading the posts. Today was

> the first day my bg has been in normal range (before

> breakfast) in a

> loonnnnngg time.

>

> I had almost posted a question about the

> relationship between stress and

> diabetes, as I had noticed what seemed to be a

> correlation on my own. (When

> I test regularly I plot the readings on a graph.

> They typically drop on the

> weekend, even when my diet does not change. I have

> a fairly stressful job.)

>

> So anyways, glad to be part of this list and happy

> to share my results. -alex

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[Guest guest]

Hi everyone,

Hope you are all doing well. I have been reading a lot of the information

lately, but haven't said much as I have been doing pretty good.

I have a question that I want to pose to the list. Hopefully, some of you

all will have the correct answers.

I'm now speaking to an attorney concerning an auto accident in which I

was involved in October of 1999. I was making a left turn driving a 2000

Grand Prix GT when a woman ran a Red Light driving one of those huge

Rotor Rooter type Ford Vans and slammed into my passenger rear side at

about 50 miles per hour.

The impact was stunning. I felt like I had been violated. I had never had

an accident in all of my over 25 years of driving. It really knocked me

around.

That night, I felt OK, but I think it was because I was in shock. The

next morning I couldn't sit up in bed because the muscles in my back were

very sore. My wife had to pull me to a sitting position and then I could

get going. This lasted for a couple of months. I went to the emergency

room when I started having pains and aches. Both hospitals checked me out

and said that they could find nothing.

Then on March 3rd of 2000, I became very ill and went to the emergency

room. After an hour or so of lying on the table, the physician came in

and told me that I was in full blown type 2 diabetic mode. My blood sugar

was close to 500. He kept me there for a couple more hours injecting me

with insulin until they brought it down to around 200. Then he told me to

see a doctor immediately. Of course since that time I have been living

with type 2 diabetes.

What I find very strange about this is the fact that no one EVER, as far

as we can tell, on either side of my family has ever had diabetes?

Is it possible that the stress and trauma from a car accident can bring

on something called " Trauma Onset Diabetes? " Is there any such animal? If

so, could you all share your experiences with me concerning people who

have come down with Diabetes as a result of a car accident, or divorce,

or any other major stressors? If you know of any doctors that will attest

to this condition, I would like to have their names as well.

If you have any information on Fibromyalgia, I would like to have that as

well. I would appreciate any web sites discussing these topics, and any

credible authorities who believe these things can occur from major

stress.

The attorneys so far say they can only get about $3,000 dollars from the

insurance companies if I can't get reputable doctors to say that this

condition can happen because of accidents. My emergency room bills are

over $7,000. I don't want a legal settlement where the hospitals get

paid, the lawyer gets paid, and I, the person who was permanently damaged

gets nothing.

I don't call that fair and equitable and I doubt that you all would

either.

Feel free to email me or post the information here so that everyone else

who needs it can benefit from it.

Peace.

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[Guest guest]

I've been trying to find a counselor, a support group,

even a church group to help manage my depression. In

the 3 counties of Pennsylvania I live, there is

nothing. I've called every organization and most of

the churches. This study proves what I have thought

right along!!

Where do you find these groups???????????

--- oconnor michael wrote:

> from website::::

> http://www.mercola.com/2002/jan/9/stress.htm

>

>

> Cutting Stress Helps Diabetics Control Blood Sugar

> Programs that help people with diabetes to manage

> stress can help lower blood sugar levels and may

> eventually reduce the risk of medical complications

> such as kidney disease and blindness.

>

> The report of 72 adults with type 2 diabetes found

> that those who participated in just 5 sessions of

> group stress management therapy reduced their

> long-term blood sugar (glucose) by an average of

> 0.5%

> -- equal to the effect seen with some drugs.

>

> Nearly one third of patients who received stress

> management lowered their blood glucose levels by 1%,

> compared with 12% of diabetics who did not

> participate

> in the sessions.

>

> According to the authors, reducing blood glucose by

> as

> little as 0.5% may translate into a lower risk of

> diabetes-related medical complications. Earlier

> studies had shown that intensive, one-on-one stress

> management sessions can help diabetics to control

> their blood sugar, and this study is the first to

> show

> that a group approach can work as well.

>

> Patients with type 2 diabetes should be aware that

> stress can negatively impact on glucose control.

> They

> might want to try learning stress management either

> in

> a clinical setting or through a self-help approach.

>

> The study included patients at least 30 years old

> who

> managed their diabetes through a combination of

> diet,

> exercise and oral medication. Individuals who were

> receiving therapy and those who had participated in

> other previous relaxation or stress management

> training were excluded.

>

> The 38 patients in the stress management program

> learned muscle relaxation techniques and ways to

> recognize and reduce stress through deep breathing

> or

> guided imagery. Instructors encouraged participants

> to

> practice the techniques on their own at home and

> talked about the health consequences of stress.

>

> After 1 year, patients who received stress

> management

> had lower glucose levels while those in the control

> group showed slightly higher blood glucose levels,

> report researchers.

>

> Their study found no significant changes in diet and

> exercise habits, suggesting that these lifestyle

> factors did not contribute to the lower blood sugar

> levels seen in adults participating in stress

> management sessions.

>

> Patients who were the most anxious before the study

> began did not benefit any more than those who were

> only mildly stressed, the study found.

>

> Diabetes Care January 2002;25:30-34

>

>

>

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>

> DR. MERCOLA'S COMMENT:

>

> A wonderful study that shows how powerful

> controlling

> stress can be. I am actually going to contact this

> researcher to see if I can interest him in

> incorporating EFT as part of his future study

> intervention group.

>

> EFT is not only one of the most effective stress

> elimination procedures on the planet, but it is also

> an incredibly powerful tool to help implement

> lifestyle goals like exercise that would enhance a

> diabetic program.

>

> The one problem with EFT is that it was developed

> and

> taught to practicing clinicians, not to scientists.

> As

> a result there is not much published in the

> scientific

> literature at this point, but I hope to contribute

> to

> that correction.

>

> In the meantime you don't have to wait to benefit

> from

> all that EFT offers as you can order videos of the

> workshop I did in late 2001 absolutely risk free as

> there is a no questions asked one year guarantee on

> the tapes.

>

> Related Articles:

>

> Stress In Middle-Age Increases Diabetes Risk

>

> Stress Worsens Your Immune System

>

>

>

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>

>

> http://my.yahoo.com.au - My Yahoo!

> - It's My Yahoo! Get your own!

>

>

[Guest guest]

--- Blue Cross and Blue Shield has such a program. A lady came to

our office and taught us as a group. Of course this was done through

our office management but one could contact blue cross/shield to find

out more.

Listening to soothing music helps, as does gentle exercises, such as

neck and shoulder rolls. Squeezing a soft ball also helps. Walking

helps reduce stress as will any exercise.

I find typing helps!

Madge

In diabetes@y..., NANCY BROTZMAN <petra2000@y...> wrote:

> I've been trying to find a counselor, a support group,

> even a church group to help manage my depression. In

> the 3 counties of Pennsylvania I live, there is

> nothing. I've called every organization and most of

> the churches. This study proves what I have thought

> right along!!

> Where do you find these groups???????????

>

> --- oconnor michael <michael93003@y...> wrote:

> > from website::::

> > http://www.mercola.com/2002/jan/9/stress.htm

> >

> >

> > Cutting Stress Helps Diabetics Control Blood Sugar

> > Programs that help people with diabetes to manage

> > stress can help lower blood sugar levels and may

> > eventually reduce the risk of medical complications

> > such as kidney disease and blindness.

> >

> > The report of 72 adults with type 2 diabetes found

> > that those who participated in just 5 sessions of

> > group stress management therapy reduced their

> > long-term blood sugar (glucose) by an average of

> > 0.5%

> > -- equal to the effect seen with some drugs.

> >

> > Nearly one third of patients who received stress

> > management lowered their blood glucose levels by 1%,

> > compared with 12% of diabetics who did not

> > participate

> > in the sessions.

> >

> > According to the authors, reducing blood glucose by

> > as

> > little as 0.5% may translate into a lower risk of

> > diabetes-related medical complications. Earlier

> > studies had shown that intensive, one-on-one stress

> > management sessions can help diabetics to control

> > their blood sugar, and this study is the first to

> > show

> > that a group approach can work as well.

> >

> > Patients with type 2 diabetes should be aware that

> > stress can negatively impact on glucose control.

> > They

> > might want to try learning stress management either

> > in

> > a clinical setting or through a self-help approach.

> >

> > The study included patients at least 30 years old

> > who

> > managed their diabetes through a combination of

> > diet,

> > exercise and oral medication. Individuals who were

> > receiving therapy and those who had participated in

> > other previous relaxation or stress management

> > training were excluded.

> >

> > The 38 patients in the stress management program

> > learned muscle relaxation techniques and ways to

> > recognize and reduce stress through deep breathing

> > or

> > guided imagery. Instructors encouraged participants

> > to

> > practice the techniques on their own at home and

> > talked about the health consequences of stress.

> >

> > After 1 year, patients who received stress

> > management

> > had lower glucose levels while those in the control

> > group showed slightly higher blood glucose levels,

> > report researchers.

> >

> > Their study found no significant changes in diet and

> > exercise habits, suggesting that these lifestyle

> > factors did not contribute to the lower blood sugar

> > levels seen in adults participating in stress

> > management sessions.

> >

> > Patients who were the most anxious before the study

> > began did not benefit any more than those who were

> > only mildly stressed, the study found.

> >

> > Diabetes Care January 2002;25:30-34

> >

> >

> >

> --------------------------------------------------------------------

------------

> >

> > DR. MERCOLA'S COMMENT:

> >

> > A wonderful study that shows how powerful

> > controlling

> > stress can be. I am actually going to contact this

> > researcher to see if I can interest him in

> > incorporating EFT as part of his future study

> > intervention group.

> >

> > EFT is not only one of the most effective stress

> > elimination procedures on the planet, but it is also

> > an incredibly powerful tool to help implement

> > lifestyle goals like exercise that would enhance a

> > diabetic program.

> >

> > The one problem with EFT is that it was developed

> > and

> > taught to practicing clinicians, not to scientists.

> > As

> > a result there is not much published in the

> > scientific

> > literature at this point, but I hope to contribute

> > to

> > that correction.

> >

> > In the meantime you don't have to wait to benefit

> > from

> > all that EFT offers as you can order videos of the

> > workshop I did in late 2001 absolutely risk free as

> > there is a no questions asked one year guarantee on

> > the tapes.

> >

> > Related Articles:

> >

> > Stress In Middle-Age Increases Diabetes Risk

> >

> > Stress Worsens Your Immune System

> >

> >

> >

> --------------------------------------------------------------------

------------

> >

> >

> > http://my.yahoo.com.au - My Yahoo!

> > - It's My Yahoo! Get your own!

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

,

Try getting in contact with the hospitals, many of them have different groups

and classes.

Take Care

Tim

NANCY BROTZMAN wrote: I've been trying to find a

counselor, a support group,

even a church group to help manage my depression. In

the 3 counties of Pennsylvania I live, there is

nothing. I've called every organization and most of

the churches. This study proves what I have thought

right along!!

Where do you find these groups???????????

--- oconnor michael wrote:

> from website::::

> http://www.mercola.com/2002/jan/9/stress.htm

>

>

> Cutting Stress Helps Diabetics Control Blood Sugar

> Programs that help people with diabetes to manage

> stress can help lower blood sugar levels and may

> eventually reduce the risk of medical complications

> such as kidney disease and blindness.

>

> The report of 72 adults with type 2 diabetes found

> that those who participated in just 5 sessions of

> group stress management therapy reduced their

> long-term blood sugar (glucose) by an average of

> 0.5%

> -- equal to the effect seen with some drugs.

>

> Nearly one third of patients who received stress

> management lowered their blood glucose levels by 1%,

> compared with 12% of diabetics who did not

> participate

> in the sessions.

>

> According to the authors, reducing blood glucose by

> as

> little as 0.5% may translate into a lower risk of

> diabetes-related medical complications. Earlier

> studies had shown that intensive, one-on-one stress

> management sessions can help diabetics to control

> their blood sugar, and this study is the first to

> show

> that a group approach can work as well.

>

> Patients with type 2 diabetes should be aware that

> stress can negatively impact on glucose control.

> They

> might want to try learning stress management either

> in

> a clinical setting or through a self-help approach.

>

> The study included patients at least 30 years old

> who

> managed their diabetes through a combination of

> diet,

> exercise and oral medication. Individuals who were

> receiving therapy and those who had participated in

> other previous relaxation or stress management

> training were excluded.

>

> The 38 patients in the stress management program

> learned muscle relaxation techniques and ways to

> recognize and reduce stress through deep breathing

> or

> guided imagery. Instructors encouraged participants

> to

> practice the techniques on their own at home and

> talked about the health consequences of stress.

>

> After 1 year, patients who received stress

> management

> had lower glucose levels while those in the control

> group showed slightly higher blood glucose levels,

> report researchers.

>

> Their study found no significant changes in diet and

> exercise habits, suggesting that these lifestyle

> factors did not contribute to the lower blood sugar

> levels seen in adults participating in stress

> management sessions.

>

> Patients who were the most anxious before the study

> began did not benefit any more than those who were

> only mildly stressed, the study found.

>

> Diabetes Care January 2002;25:30-34

>

>

>

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

>

> DR. MERCOLA'S COMMENT:

>

> A wonderful study that shows how powerful

> controlling

> stress can be. I am actually going to contact this

> researcher to see if I can interest him in

> incorporating EFT as part of his future study

> intervention group.

>

> EFT is not only one of the most effective stress

> elimination procedures on the planet, but it is also

> an incredibly powerful tool to help implement

> lifestyle goals like exercise that would enhance a

> diabetic program.

>

> The one problem with EFT is that it was developed

> and

> taught to practicing clinicians, not to scientists.

> As

> a result there is not much published in the

> scientific

> literature at this point, but I hope to contribute

> to

> that correction.

>

> In the meantime you don't have to wait to benefit

> from

> all that EFT offers as you can order videos of the

> workshop I did in late 2001 absolutely risk free as

> there is a no questions asked one year guarantee on

> the tapes.

>

> Related Articles:

>

> Stress In Middle-Age Increases Diabetes Risk

>

> Stress Worsens Your Immune System

>

>

>

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

>

>

> http://my.yahoo.com.au - My Yahoo!

> - It's My Yahoo! Get your own!

>

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/9/02 8:54:02 PM Eastern Standard Time,

petra2000@... writes:

> Where do you find these groups

Hi ,

Why not put up a flyer at the library, doctor's office, etc that you are

starting a support group. You could plan to meet at the library, church,

once a week, once every two weeks, etc. I'm sure there are others that would

appreciate a group support but don't know how to get started. Even if you

got one other person to join, that would be support for both of you.

Eunice