#135 - Blood Glucose and Sleep: Sweet As Sugar

Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter

The relationship between sleep and blood glucose is a powerful one and it impacts our weight, the way we eat, and countless other health metrics. In this episode we will:

• Introduce the concept of glycemic control
• Define insulin sensitivity and how it relates to diabetes
• Learn why sleep deficiency increases blood sugar levels
• Stress the role that cortisol and growth hormone play in glucose regulation and how sleep impacts both
• Explore the relationship between sleep stage and glucose regulation
• Emphasize sleep deprivation as a negative factor in glycemic regulation
• Understand the common pathway of sleep disorders and blood sugar control
• Follow the bidirectional relationship between elevated blood glucose levels and poor sleep quality

Produced by: Maeve Winter
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Thanks for listening and sleep well!