11/14/2025
Does your sugar remains elevated despite taking diabetes medication? Blood pressure is high even while on medication? Belly fat? Constant fatigue? Maybe it’s time to have your cortisol level checked!
Cortisol, often called the stress hormone, is vital for regulating metabolism, blood pressure, and the body’s stress response. But when levels stay consistently high, it can harm multiple systems in the body.
⚠️ Effects of High Cortisol
• Brain: Anxiety, depression, poor concentration, insomnia
• Heart & Blood Vessels: High blood pressure, cardiovascular disease
• Metabolism: Weight gain (especially around the abdomen), insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes
• Bones: Osteoporosis and fractures
• Skin: Acne, thinning skin, easy bruising, purple stretch marks
• Immune System: Weakened immunity, frequent infections
🩺 Diseases Associated
• Cushing’s Syndrome/Disease (caused by excess cortisol from adrenal or pituitary issues)
• Cardiovascular Disease (linked to chronic high blood pressure and stress)
• Type 2 Diabetes (due to insulin resistance)
• Osteoporosis (bone loss from prolonged cortisol exposure)
• Depression & Anxiety Disorders (mental health impact of chronic stress)
📌 Takeaway: Managing stress, sleep, and lifestyle habits is key to keeping cortisol in balance. If symptoms persist, medical evaluation is essential.