The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

125: Emily Johnson, Research Lead at Veri: Optimizing Glucose Levels: A Pathway to Restful Sleep

Jul 24, 2023

Guest Emily Johnson from Veri discusses optimizing glucose levels for better sleep. Topics include impact of glucose on sleep, metabolic health crisis, CGM for health, stabilizing glucose before bed, and managing stress levels. Learn about the fascinating link between glucose, sleep, and overall health.

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Quick takeaways

Monitoring glucose levels impacts sleep quality, revealing spikes and crashes disrupting rest.

Metabolic dysfunction affects 88% of Americans, emphasizing the link between poor sleep and health.

Continuous glucose monitoring empowers informed decisions on lifestyle habits, supporting metabolic health and quality sleep.

Deep dives

Understanding the Impact of Blood Sugar on Sleep

Blood sugar instability can significantly impact sleep quality, causing disruptions during the night. Utilizing a continuous glucose monitor can reveal fluctuations in glucose levels, particularly showcasing spikes and crashes that can lead to awakenings at night. The stress response triggered by these fluctuations can further disrupt sleep, making it challenging to fall back asleep.

The Importance of CGM Use

01:00

How to Wake Up After a Night of Poor Sleep

01:00

Introduction

2min

Optimizing Sleep Through Metabolic Health

13min

Optimizing Metabolic Health with Continuous Glucose Monitoring

15min

Optimizing Glucose Levels for Lasting Behavior Change

4min

Optimizing Glucose Levels for Better Sleep Quality

18min

Exploring the Relationship Between Glucose Levels and Restful Sleep with Technology

3min

Exploring Circadian Rhythms and Glucose Response for Health Optimization

2min

Exploring Stress's Impact on Glucose Levels and Health

2min

Emily Johnson from Veri joins us today. Emily discusses the importance of monitoring glucose levels and provides valuable benefits to our sleep and overall health.

Emily introduces the Veri Method and how it helps users improve their glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity. The conversation also touches on the integration of glucose monitor data with the Oura Ring, highlighting the benefits of combining these two technologies.

Tune in to learn more about the fascinating connection between glucose, sleep, and diet.

BIO:
Emily is a Registered Dietitian with a Master's degree in nutrition, interventions, communication, and behavior change from Tufts University. Her background is in clinical nutrition research, health writing, and tech. At Veri, she is the Research Lead, serving as the health and nutrition expert for the team and ensuring that all app features, marketing materials, and publications are backed by rigorous scientific research.

SHOW NOTES:

😴 Impact of glucose on sleep

😴 Amount of people dealing with metabolic health crisis

😴 CGM for metabolic health

😴 Length of time using CGM

😴 Sleep and blood sugar patterns

😴 The glucose roller coaster

😴 Wearing a sensor for behavior change

😴 Focusing on user inputs

😴 Craving simple carbohydrates and sugar

😴 Stabilizing glucose before bed

😴 Bedtime snacks and glucose levels

😴 Morning sleep routine

😴 Consistency and managing sleep

😴 Learn more about Very

😴 Circadian rhythm and health

😴 Stress and glucose levels

😴 What could we learn from Emily Johnson’s sleep-night habits?

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