The relationship between lowering cortisol and blood sugar is well-established in physiology. Cortisol, a stress hormone, stimulates gluconeogenesis in the liver, raising blood glucose levels to provide energy during stress. Chronically elevated cortisol (e.g., in Cushing's syndrome or chronic stress) leads to hyperglycemia and insulin resistance. Therefore, reducing cortisol levels – through stress management, adequate sleep, exercise, or medical intervention – can help lower blood sugar and improve insulin sensitivity. However, the connection is not simple: diet, physical activity, genetics, and other hormones also influence glucose metabolism. The provided context does not contain specific studies on this topic; the answer is based on general physiological knowledge. For personalized advice, blood glucose and cortisol should be measured and interpreted by a healthcare professional. MyBody-X DNA tests cannot directly guide cortisol or blood sugar management.
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