Exam stress linked to raised blood sugar levels in non-diabetic medical students

Exam stress is associated with significant increases in blood sugar levels in medical students during exams and in the days leading up to them, according to new research being presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Milan, Italy (Sept. 28–Oct. 2). The findings highlight the measurable metabolic impact of acute psychological stress.

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