Acupuncture and blood sugar handling stress, the basis of Acupuncture and blood sugar handling stress is that blood sugar problems are often exacerbated by the stress itself.  By most accounts the brain is a glucose hog and most type- 2 diabetes are not only diet related but can be stressed induced by the demands put on the body to keep with the frantic pace of day to day living. The hypothalamus in the brain is constantly sending the signal to the liver to produce more sugar. If the brain is always thinking  the body grows accustomed to ‘ fight or fright ‘ mode of functioning the endocrine system becomes exhausted due to high levels of cortisol and glucocorticoids produced by the adrenals. Consequently insulin production can no longer keep pace with the body’s requirements. This was seen several years ago when clinical studies indicated that nationally rank chess players exert as much  energy as physical labors. Left untreated the body’s glucose gradually rises. Symptoms such as being over tired and clouded thinking appear until a diagnosis of diabetes becomes established. While diet and digestion are perhaps the main ingredients in type -2 diabetes, stress also plays an important role. In the science of Acupuncture there are specific points not only to enhance blood sugar handling issues but also to help reduce a person’s stress as well. Such problem complaints as insomnia, digestive disorders and anger management ar common issues that can addressed with acupuncture often with long time success. By helping to keep a person in balance in their life acupuncture can help reduce the stress and assist in keeping the blood sugar under control.