So… what’s your plan? Let’s be clear: Stress is not just mental. It’s biological. It directly impacts cortisol levels, which can spike blood sugar—even when you’re eating “perfectly.” This is why during the holidays, I coach clients to: ✅ Time-limit stressful events – You don’t need to stay for 5 hours. Set a boundary and keep it. ✅ Pre-schedule decompression time – Walks, breathwork, a quiet coffee alone in the morning. It matters. ✅ Move your body – Even 10 minutes of movement can shift blood sugar and stress hormones. ✅ Breathe before you walk in – Slow, deep breathing calms the nervous system. It’s not fluff—it’s functional. ✅ Say no when you need to – Your blood sugar doesn’t care if Aunt Karen’s feelings are hurt. This time of year isn’t easy for everyone. But remember: 👉 If stress is a driver of your elevated blood sugar… managing stress IS managing your diabetes. Put yourself first. Not because it’s selfish—but because it’s necessary. Your body is listening. And blood sugar doesn’t care if it’s the holidays.

Did you know just a 10-minute walk after meals can lower blood sugar by 20–30 points? 🚶‍♀️ What’s your favorite way to sneak in movement during the day?

Your blood sugar doesn’t just respond to food — it responds to everything in your day.👉 Sleep.👉 Stress.👉 Movement. Here’s my challenge for you today: 🔹 Rate your last night’s sleep on a scale of 1–10 (1 = awful, 10 = best night ever).🔹 Share your fasting blood sugar this morning (if you checked). Do you notice a connection? 👀 Drop your numbers below — you might be surprised at how much sleep and stress show up in your blood sugar. Accountability works..... Mine (type 1) was 107

What is the best advice you have received that has made a difference in your blood sugar numbers? For me, the notion of "if you're not testing, you're guessing" rules how I approach diabetes. If you don't know, you're guessing What has helped you?

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