Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health Fix Your Sleep, Fix Your Health: A Guide to Blood Sugar Balance - AI Podcast
Apr 11, 2025
Discover how sleeping less than six hours can destabilize blood sugar levels and increase the risk of metabolic issues. Going to bed late exacerbates glycemic instability, impacting your health. Learn about fascinating brain studies linking poor sleep to hindered memory and mental clarity. Simple habits like morning sunlight exposure and limiting blue light at night can radically enhance your sleep quality. Plus, find out how establishing a consistent bedtime routine can optimize both your metabolic health and cognitive function.
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Sleep and Blood Sugar
- Even moderate sleep reductions cause blood sugar swings.
- This increases insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes risk.
Glycemic Variability and Sleep
- A JAMA study showed those sleeping under six hours had increased glycemic variability.
- Late bedtimes also caused erratic blood sugar, regardless of total sleep time.
Sleep Deprivation and Memory
- Sleep deprivation blocks glucose delivery to memory centers in the brain.
- This impairs memory consolidation and recall.