Stress Management Helps Control Blood Sugar, Says Japanese Diabetes Specialist

Eita Nishimori, director of the diabetes center at Saku City National Hospital, explains that managing stress can improve blood‑sugar and weight control for people with type‑2 diabetes. Chronic psychological stress triggers hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which raise glucose levels; modern stressors like work deadlines, relationship worries and loneliness are especially harmful.

Nishimori recommends proven stress‑reduction techniques that stabilize emotions, thereby reducing the hormone‑driven glucose spikes and curbing emotional overeating. He notes that when the mind feels calmer, the body’s insulin resistance improves, making blood‑sugar regulation easier.

The advice is drawn from Nishimori’s book *2‑Type Diabetes Can Go into Remission!* and targets patients and the general public seeking non‑pharmacological ways to manage diabetes risk.