April 11, 2025

Fix Your Sleep, Fix Your Health: A Guide to Blood Sugar Balance - AI Podcast

9 minutes

Story at-a-glance

Sleeping fewer than six hours a night leads to greater blood sugar swings and less stable glucose levels throughout the day
Going to bed late — even if total sleep time is adequate — disrupts glucose control and increases the risk of metabolic dysfunction
The worst glycemic instability was seen in people with both short sleep and consistently late bedtimes
Brain scans show that poor sleep blocks glucose from reaching memory centers, impairing your ability to recall and learn new information
Simple changes like morning sunlight exposure, blocking blue light at night and establishing a regular bedtime routine help optimize your sleep to restore glucose balance and protect brain function

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By Dr. Mercola

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April 11, 2025

9 minutes

Story at-a-glance

Sleeping fewer than six hours a night leads to greater blood sugar swings and less stable glucose levels throughout the day
Going to bed late — even if total sleep time is adequate — disrupts glucose control and increases the risk of metabolic dysfunction
The worst glycemic instability was seen in people with both short sleep and consistently late bedtimes
Brain scans show that poor sleep blocks glucose from reaching memory centers, impairing your ability to recall and learn new information
Simple changes like morning sunlight exposure, blocking blue light at night and establishing a regular bedtime routine help optimize your sleep to restore glucose balance and protect brain function

...more