A bad night’s sleep not only affects mood and energy level, but many health processes are also profoundly affected. A new study recently found an interesting link between sleep habits and blood sugar levels. This opens up possibilities for diabetes prevention through better sleep habits.
Too little or bad sleep makes itself felt in blood sugar levels the next morning. A research group (Lund University Sweden) examined healthy adults without diabetes for a possible association between sleep duration, sleep quality and bedtime and blood glucose levels after a breakfast containing a small or large amount of carbohydrates. In participants who had slept for a long time and whose sleep quality was good, blood sugar levels rose much less after a carbohydrate and fat-containing breakfast than when the same subjects slept a shorter night. In the latter case, their blood glucose values increased significantly after the same breakfast. At the same time, a correlation was also found with when they went under the wool. Conclusion: Going to bed earlier, sleeping longer, and adequate sleep quality were all linked to lower blood sugar levels after breakfast the next morning.
Prediabetes
However, the researchers caution against extrapolating this data to people with diabetes. It’s possible that the impact of sleep on blood sugar after breakfast is different for them because they are often already taking medications to regulate that glucose level. This needs to be further investigated. An old British study from 2021 suggested that the risk of death is higher among diabetics with sleep problems.
The study provides useful insights for those who are in the risk zone and suffer from so-called prediabetes. Focusing on better sleep quality could make a difference for them and prevent them from evolving into diabetes. It was previously shown that people with prediabetes can improve their blood values through sufficient exercise, a healthy diet, and weight loss.
Belly fat
Obesity, especially belly fat, appears to be a trigger for diabetes. This is because this visceral fat is an active organ that releases many pro-inflammatory hormones. With excessive fat accumulation around the abdomen, these hormones cause insulin resistance. Your own insulin then becomes less efficient, so that you can absorb less sugar into the cells of your muscles and organs. As a result, the blood sugar level remains too high. As soon as the belly fat dissolves, diabetes often goes away, and this in a very short time.
Exercise makes insulin more efficient. This is due to a combination of the consumption of blood sugar by the muscles you put to work and an improvement in the insulin sensitivity of all types of organs. All forms of movement have an effect, both strength and endurance training.
Bron: Diabetology
Too little or bad sleep makes itself felt in blood sugar levels the next morning. A research group (Lund University Sweden) examined healthy adults without diabetes for a possible association between sleep duration, sleep quality and bedtime and blood glucose levels after a breakfast containing a small or large amount of carbohydrates. In participants who had slept for a long time and whose sleep quality was good, blood sugar levels rose much less after a carbohydrate and fat-containing breakfast than when the same subjects slept a shorter night. In the latter case, their blood glucose values increased significantly after the same breakfast. At the same time, a correlation was also found with when they went under the wool. Bottom line: Going to bed earlier, sleeping longer, and getting adequate sleep quality were all linked to lower blood sugar levels after breakfast the next morning, however, the researchers caution against extrapolating this data. to people with diabetes. It’s possible that the impact of sleep on blood sugar after breakfast is different for them because they are often already taking medications to regulate that glucose level. This needs to be further investigated. An old British study from 2021 already suggested that the risk of death is higher among diabetics with sleep problems. For those in the risk zone and suffering from so-called prediabetes, the study provides useful insights. Focusing on better sleep quality could make a difference for them and prevent them from evolving into diabetes. It had previously been shown that people with prediabetes can improve blood values through sufficient exercise, a healthy diet and weight loss. Obesity, especially belly fat, appears to be a trigger for diabetes. This is because this visceral fat is an active organ that releases many pro-inflammatory hormones. With excessive fat accumulation around the abdomen, these hormones cause insulin resistance. Your own insulin then becomes less efficient, so that you can absorb less sugar into the cells of your muscles and organs. As a result, the blood sugar level remains too high. As soon as the belly fat dissolves, diabetes often goes away, and this in the very short term.Exercise makes insulin more efficient. This is due to a combination of the consumption of blood sugar by the muscles you put to work and an improvement in the insulin sensitivity of all types of organs. All forms of movement have an effect, both strength and endurance training. Source: Diabetologia
