Avoiding Sugar? This Could Still Give You Diabetes | Dr. Mandell

Most people think sugar is the only path to diabetes — but your body can develop insulin resistance without a single bite of dessert. Chronic stress triggers your adrenal glands to release cortisol, flooding your blood with sugar so you can “fight or run.” The problem? In modern life, we’re stressed while sitting still. That sugar has nowhere to go, so your pancreas pumps out insulin again and again until your cells stop responding. This hidden cycle can lead to prediabetes and type 2 diabetes even if you eat clean. In this video, Dr. Mandell explains the science, the warning signs, and what you can do to protect your blood sugar — from diet tips to stress-reducing techniques you can start today.