Stress Increases Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Men

Men who are experiencing permanent or chronic stress have a 45 percent higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes….

A group of investigators at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden conducted a prospective follow-up study about the relationship between chronic stress and other health issues. The results of the 35-year-prospective study showed that men who reported experiencing permanent stress had a 45 percent higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes than those who did not have stress or had periodically stress only. Since the study only included male participants, the relationship between chronic stress and type 2 diabetes is not known. Hence, stress management is very important to reduce risk for type 2 diabetes as well as other health problems. Ways to vent stress include activities such as meditation, yoga, exercise, massage, and other lifestyle changes.  Implementing changes that can prevent or at least minimize dealing with stress can directly help eliminate a risk factor for type 2 diabetes.

Novak M et al. Perceived Stress and Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes: a 35-Year Follow-Up Study of Middle-Aged Swedish Men. Diabetic Medicine 2013; 30(1): e8