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!
