• #135 - Blood Glucose and Sleep: Sweet As Sugar

  • Jan 20 2025
  • Length: 31 mins
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#135 - Blood Glucose and Sleep: Sweet As Sugar

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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 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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