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Lots of people struggle with high blood sugar levels even though they’re doing all the right things like eating well, taking medicine, and exercising regularly. But did you know that not getting enough sleep can mess with your blood sugar too? When you’re not getting good sleep, your body’s hormones that control hunger and metabolism can get mixed up. You might end up eating too much, which can make your blood sugar spike. Also, if you’re not sleeping well, your body might not use insulin properly, which can lead to insulin resistance and more sugar in your blood, making your diabetes harder to control.
Here are five ways that sleep affects your blood sugar:
- Insulin Resistance: Not sleeping enough can make your body less able to use insulin well. Insulin helps control blood sugar levels by letting sugar into cells for energy. But when you’re not sleeping enough, your cells don’t respond as well to insulin, so sugar stays in your blood, causing your blood sugar levels to rise.
- Hormonal Problems: Lack of sleep messes with hormones that regulate your appetite and metabolism. Hormones like cortisol, ghrelin, and leptin can get out of whack, making you eat more and gain weight, which can make insulin resistance and high blood sugar worse.
- Trouble Processing Sugar: Studies show that not sleeping enough can make it harder for your body to process and control blood sugar levels, even after you eat carbs.
- Cravings for Unhealthy Food: When you’re tired, you might crave sugary or high-calorie foods. This can lead to eating too much and making bad food choices, which can make insulin resistance and high blood sugar worse.
- Messing with Your Body Clock: Your body has its own internal clock that helps regulate things like metabolism and blood sugar. Not sleeping well, especially if your sleep schedule is irregular, can throw off this clock and mess with your blood sugar control, increasing your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
