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.
Keep Your Blood Sugar from Fluctuating. 1  Food and Drink and the Effects on Blood Sugar Fluctuations. 2  Medications for Blood Sugar Control. 3  Exercise and Blood Sugar Control. 4  Hormones and Blood Sugar Fluctuations. 5  When You are Sick. 6  Stress and Blood Glucose Fluctuations.