Here are some specialists who treat autoimmune diseases: 1  Nephrologist. 2  A doctor who treats kidney problems, such as inflamed kidneys caused by lupus. 3  Kidneys are organs that clean the blood and produce urine. 4  Rheumatologist. 5  A doctor who treats arthritis and other rheumatic diseases, such as scleroderma and lupus.
Stress may also indirectly increase your blood sugar levels by causing you to abandon your good habits. When stressed, you may not eat well or exercise regularly, or you may drink more alcohol. These habits can cause your blood sugar levels to rise.
What causes blood sugar to spike? Well, hormones produced to combat illness or stress can cause blood sugar to increase, as could any change in your daily routine, especially eating or drinking more carbohydrates than usual (like pasta with beer).