The glucocorticoids help the body handle long-term stress primarily by increasing blood glucose levels.

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Glucocorticoids, such as cortisol, help the body handle long-term stress by increasing blood glucose levels through promoting gluconeogenesis (the production of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources such as amino acids and fats) and by suppressing insulin secretion. This helps provide energy for the body to deal with the stressor.

The Glucocorticoids Help the Body Handle Long-Term Stress Primarily by Increasing