Anxiety and Diabetes
Anxiety and Diabetes “Have you ever thought about the connection between anxiety and diabetes? Studies show that people with diabetes are two to four times more likely to be diagnosed with anxiety and depression .” Kepha Nyanumba - Afya Pap Nutritionist. Many of us worry from time to time. We fret over finances, feel anxious about job interviews, or get nervous about social gatherings. Anxiety is a feeling of apprehension or fear which is our body’s way of responding to any kind of demand or threat. Our systems are designed to keep us safe and to respond to danger in a way that prepares us to either stand our ground (fight) or to get us away from danger to a safe place (flight). These responses are instinctive and an important part of our make-up. When we find ourselves in a place where we are in danger, these physical and psychological reactions give us the additional strength and clarity of focus needed to get us away from danger. In this way...