Stress 24/7 Increases Your Risk Of Diabetes

Kellye Copas | Feb 12, 2013 | Comments 0

In a study that spanned 35 years, scientists uncovered a significant link between “permanent” stress and men who develop type 2 diabetes.

Almost 7,000 men participated in the study, none of whom had diabetes when the research began.

The men charted their stress levels on a six-point scale considering such factors as irritation, anxiety and difficulty sleeping. Permanent stress at work or home during the past 1-5 years was reported by 15.5 percent of the participants.

Over the follow-up years, 899 men developed diabetes. Those who reported permanent stress had a 45 percent higher risk of developing diabetes, compared to men who reported no stress or only periodic stress.

“Today, stress is not recognized as a preventable cause of diabetes” says researcher Masuma Novak, who led the study at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. “As our study shows that there is an independent link between permanent stress and the risk of developing diabetes, which underlines the importance of preventive measure.”