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EPISODE · Jan 20, 2025 · 30 MIN

#135 - Blood Glucose and Sleep: Sweet As Sugar

from Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter · host 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 controlDefine insulin sensitivity and how it relates to diabetesLearn why sleep deficiency increases blood sugar levelsStress the role that cortisol and growth hormone play in glucose regulation and how sleep impacts bothExplore the relationship between sleep stage and glucose regulationEmphasize sleep deprivation as a negative factor in glycemic regulationUnderstand the common pathway of sleep disorders and blood sugar controlFollow the bidirectional relationship between elevated blood glucose levels and poor sleep qualityProduced by: Maeve WinterMusic by: Dr. Abhinav Singh (@sleep_vigilante), all rights reservedMoreTwitter: @drchriswinterIG: @drchriwinterThreads: @drchriswinterBluesky: @drchriswinterThe Sleep Solution and The Rested ChildThanks for listening and sleep well!

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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 controlDefine insulin sensitivity and how it relates to diabetesLearn why sleep deficiency increases blood sugar levelsStress the role that cortisol and growth hormone play in glucose regulation and how sleep impacts bothExplore the relationship between sleep stage and glucose regulationEmph...

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