Adrenalectomy Improves Diabetes in Mice
It is well accepted that chronic stress resulting in the overproduction of cortisol (on of the body’s stress hormones…) alters insulin sensitivity in a negative fashion. This animal study builds on this foundation. Remember that chronic stress has deleterious effects on just about every aspect of human physiology. However, if your endocrinologist comes after you with a knife, better run for the hills–not only do you avoid the scars, but exercise is a wonderful way to manage chronically elevated cortisol…
