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.
especially the nausea and blurry vision. BTW, stress can also increase your blood sugar. Diarrhea, dehydration and using diuretics (like the Avalide) can cause low potassium. The uncontrolled diabetes (and stress) is probably causing your blood pressure to remain high.