Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Alert, Job Stress Can Trigger Diabetes

Excessive work not only makes us tired or stressed, but also can increase the risk of type two diabetes. The risk is still great, even though the people who lean.

A large-scale study found that those who experience stress at work have a 45 percent risk of having complications from diabetes, such as heart disease, stroke, or blindness.

The study conducted by a team from the Institute of Epidemiology in Munich, Germany, by following 5,337 men and women aged 29-66 years who have a steady job.

In the 12-year study period, nearly 300 people who were previously healthy, suffering from type 2 diabetes In addition to calculating the body mass index and family history, the researchers also measured levels of the stress of the respondents in his work.

The pressure in stressful jobs defined as high job demands but the employees have little control over what he could do, for example in making decisions.

Stressful job will make a person continuously exposed to stress hormones that can upset the balance of blood glucose levels. High glucose levels can damage the body's circulation and vital organs.

The researchers conclude, in addition to maintaining body weight and diet, we also need to maintain a balance between personal life and work, to prevent diabetes.

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