How Inadequate Sleep Destabilizes Glycemic Control
Sleep is a vital metabolic regulator. Restricting sleep to fewer than 6 hours per night activates the sympathetic nervous system and triggers a surge in counter-regulatory hormones, notably cortisol and adrenaline. These hormones stimulate the liver to release stored glycogen into glucose while simultaneously inhibiting insulin sensitivity in peripheral muscle tissue.
Many diabetics wonder why their morning fasting blood sugar is high despite eating a light dinner. Often, broken sleep or sleep apnea is the hidden culprit behind stubborn morning hyperglycemia.
Achieving 7 to 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep allows cellular insulin sensitivity to reset, ensuring optimal glucose disposal the following morning.
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