Stop BloodSugar RollerCoasters: For Type 1 Diabetics Wanting More Control: Adrenaline/Cortisol

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Struggling with random blood sugar spikes or crashes? It might not be your food, it could be your stress hormones. In this video, I break down how cortisol and adrenaline (your stress hormones) impact blood sugar levels in people with Type 1 diabetes and more importantly, how to get ahead of it.

Whether it’s from anxiety, work stress, public speaking, workouts, or even sleep deprivation, cortisol and adrenaline can cause rapid, unpredictable glucose swings that leave you chasing highs and lows.

As a type 1 diabetic fitness coach I explain:
• The difference between adrenaline and cortisol (and how fast they act)
• Why stress can spike your blood sugar—even without food
• How to spot a cortisol or adrenaline-induced blood sugar spike
• Lifestyle strategies to reduce cortisol and adrenaline naturally
• How to maintain stable blood sugars during stressful moments

If you’re tired of riding the blood sugar roller coaster, this video will help you get clarity and control. Let’s work smarter not harder to stabilize your blood sugars

Are your blood sugars spiking for no obvious reason? In this video, Coach Jay dives deep into a highly underrated topic in the diabetes community — how stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol impact your blood sugar levels. Whether you're a Type 1 diabetic trying to stay in range or someone working on weight loss, fat burning, or muscle growth, understanding the stress response system is critical for better blood sugar control and insulin sensitivity.

Coach Jay — a Type 1 Diabetic Fitness Coach with over 26 years of experience — breaks down exactly what happens when your body releases adrenaline and cortisol due to emotional or physical stress. From work deadlines to exercise or even a messy dog, these hormones can cause rapid blood sugar spikes (30–100+ mg/dL) and lead to stubborn highs that ruin your progress.

You'll learn:
How adrenaline triggers glycogenolysis and spikes your glucose within minutes?
How cortisol increases insulin resistance and keeps your blood sugar elevated for hours?
The difference between physiological vs psychological stress.
How to spot CGM patterns and early signs of stress-induced glucose spikes?
When and how to adjust insulin dosing based on stress cues?
The importance of trip wires for early correction boluses.
How meditation, deep breathing, mindfulness, sleep, exercise, and yoga all help lower stress-related highs?
How to avoid the blood sugar rollercoaster effect and reduce your A1C long term?

This video is packed with actionable tips to help you predict, understand, and control blood sugar fluctuations caused by stress. Whether you're getting ready for a big meeting, chasing your kids, or hitting the gym — this video will give you tools to stay ahead of those hidden spikes.

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