What happen if threat persists Prolonged stress leads to chronic elevation of cortisol That results in chronic elevation of blood sugar blood fatty acid and blood pressure, therefore increased risks for Type-2 diabetes cardiovascular and high blood pressure related illnesses Cortisol breaks down large amino acids into glucose, but amino acids are building blocks of body cells, neurons, neurotransmitters antibodies and enzymes. Breaking down basic building blocks will lead to their deficienciesProlonged stress leads to chronic elevation of cortisol. That results in chronic elevation of blood sugar, blood fatty acid and blood pressure, therefore, increased risks for Type-2 diabetes, cardiovascular and high blood pressure related illnesses. Cortisol breaks down large amino acids into glucose, but amino acids are building blocks of body cells, neurons, neurotransmitters, antibodies and enzymes. Breaking down basic building blocks will lead to their deficiencies. What happen if threat persists?