Brain-liver circuit links stress to increased blood sugar and type 2 diabetes risk

A study discovered a circuit in the brain that connects stress with increased glucose and therefore may link stress to type 2 diabetes. In stressful situations, this circuit from the amygdala to the liver naturally provides a burst of energy. When introducing chronic stress and a fatty diet, researchers observed a disruption in the circuit’s output, specifically, an excess of glucose production in the liver. Long-term elevations in glucose can cause hyperglycemia and increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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