Everyday lifestyle factors that could be raising your blood sugar

Type 2 diabetes may not sound too scary, but let’s be honest—you cannot coast through life with it. You have to monitor every bite, stay faithful to your medication, and constantly check your sugar. It’s like that persistent stalker who insists on tagging along everywhere. And here’s the kicker—your blood sugar has more influencers than your social media feed. Stress, sleep, hormones, even dental hygiene can send your levels on a dizzying rollercoaster, no matter how saintly your diet is.

A study in the National Library of Medicine points to eight everyday culprits that could be quietly sabotaging your control:

Skipping breakfast keeps blood sugar high all day, making your pancreas work overtime.
Hormonal changes during menstruation can throw glucose management off balance.
Physical inactivity, even for a few days, dulls insulin sensitivity.
Stress floods your system with cortisol, pushing sugar up whether you’re upset or unwell.
Infections and illnesses add inflammation that makes glucose control trickier.
Medications and supplements—yes, even the “natural” ones—can nudge numbers higher.
Poor sleep hikes stress hormones and hunger, a double blow for sugar control.
Gum disease fuels systemic inflammation, spiking blood sugar.


The lesson? Blood glucose isn’t just about what’s on your plate. Keep a diary that links your readings to daily habits—how you slept, whether you exercised, if you were stressed, or even if you skipped flossing. These small details can reveal the patterns and triggers that keep your sugar high.

Managing type 2 diabetes is about staying one step ahead. The more you know your body’s quirks, the better you can keep that stalker in check.
**This news was published on Times of India on 14th August, 2025.

 

 

 

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