Stress, Cortisol, and Sugar Release

Why is my blood sugar high? Most people think diet is the only thing affecting their blood sugar. In this video, I’ll cover the hidden causes of high blood sugar so you’ll understand why blood sugar stays high, even after quitting sugar.

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0:00 Introduction: High blood sugar without sugar

0:31 The liver and your blood sugar

1:21 Blood sugar spikes without sugar and insulin resistance explained

3:48 High glucose causes

4:04 Cortisol and blood sugar

4:28 Dawn phenomenon blood sugar

6:39 How to fix high blood sugar

If you’ve given up sugar but your blood sugar is still high, this is for you.

The liver is responsible for producing sugar for the small percentage of the body that requires it. If you have high blood sugar despite removing sugar from your diet, it is either caused by a liver problem or a stress problem. Stress increases cortisol, a hormone that stimulates the release of sugar.

If you wake up in the morning with high blood sugar and did not consume any sugar the day before, this is known as the dawn phenomenon. This phenomenon is caused by a long-standing liver problem associated with insulin resistance.

To fix high blood sugar, do the following:

1. Low-carb diet

2. Stop snacking

3. Reduce stress

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:

Dr. Berg, age 60, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals and author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:

Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.