Breathing & Diabetes
How breathing practices affect blood sugar, stress hormones, and the unique physiology of living with Type 1 diabetes.
Stress raises blood sugar. Breathing lowers stress. That loop is why breathing practices matter especially for people with diabetes — both Type 1 and Type 2. These articles explore what the research shows about breathwork and glucose regulation, the Wim Hof Method's specific risks and benefits for diabetics, and the author's personal experience navigating this as a Type 1 diabetic and Ph.D. researcher.
Articles in this collection
Breathing & Diabetes
8 articles — pillar posts listed first, then newsletter editions.
A thorough examination of the evidence on WHM for diabetics — potential glucose effects, the cold exposure risks, and 5 dangers to understand before starting.
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Listen to this post in 5 min 51 sec: Yesterday was 4-11. Yesterday was World Breathing Day. Yesterday was also my birthday.
Reading Time: 1 min 47 sec I hope the next 22-ish breaths are the most nourishing of your day.
Welcome to the "The Breathing 4.1.1." Below, I share 4 thoughts, 1 quote, and 1 answer (think "Jeopardy"). Enjoy! 4 THOUGHTS 1. Are Type-1 Diabetics Protected from Serious COVID-19 Complications?
Harvard Medical School says yogic breathing is for stress. And Tibetan Yoga says breath training is for everyone. Let’s see how… 4 Thoughts 1.