Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter
No holds barred, unscripted discussion on a wide range of sleep topics - from sleep disorders to current research and controversies in the field. No topic is off limits! Dr. Chris Winter is a clinician, a board certified neurologist and double boarded sleep specialist with 30 years of clinical experience. He is the author of The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child, and is a popular consultant and speaker, working for many professional sports teams. He is well known for his unique perspective and ability to demystify sleep, all of which he brings to Sleep Unplugged.
Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter
#135 - Blood Glucose and Sleep: Sweet As Sugar
The relationship between sleep and blood glucose is a powerful one and it impacts our weight, the way we eat, and countless other health metrics. In this episode we will:
- Introduce the concept of glycemic control
- Define insulin sensitivity and how it relates to diabetes
- Learn why sleep deficiency increases blood sugar levels
- Stress the role that cortisol and growth hormone play in glucose regulation and how sleep impacts both
- Explore the relationship between sleep stage and glucose regulation
- Emphasize sleep deprivation as a negative factor in glycemic regulation
- Understand the common pathway of sleep disorders and blood sugar control
- Follow the bidirectional relationship between elevated blood glucose levels and poor sleep quality
Produced by: Maeve Winter
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- The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child
Thanks for listening and sleep well!
