The Most Common Stress-Related Illnesses

Diabetes

This disease can present in multiple forms or types. As a whole, it is a disease that impairs the body’s ability to produce insulin, which results in an abnormal metabolism and increased levels of glucose in the blood and urine. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas produces little to no insulin. It is more common in children. The symptoms include frequent urination, hunger, and thirst. Type 2 diabetes affects the whole body and how it processes blood sugar. Symptoms include frequent hunger, thirst, and blurred vision. Stress does not cause abnormally high or low blood sugars, but it can affect the way a patient manages the disease.