Reduce stress to reduce the effects of diabetes. Posted Jan 21, 2018 Chronic stress alters the eco-system of the body, mind, and spirit like oil pollutes water. Stress and trauma affect the metabolism of the individual and the community. The ability to find and absorb the nourishment of food as well as the nourishment of friendship. In response to chronic stress, people feel depressed, help­less, anxious, irritable, and then they blame themselves for feeling that way. These f