The number one complication of diabetes is cardiovascular disease. Hi Reader, When we think about heart health, we often focus on food, cholesterol, and exercise. But two of the most powerful influences on heart health and blood sugar are often overlooked: stress and sleep. WHY THIS MATTERS Chronic stress raises cortisol.Cortisol raises blood sugar and blood pressure.Over time, this strains both the heart and metabolism. Poor sleep makes this worse by: increasing insulin resistance increasing...