Sleep & Blood Sugar

Studies have shown that restricting sleep can lead to higher average blood sugars. Getting good sleep may help you keep blood sugars in a good range.

Goes without saying — when you are well-rested, you are more energetic and motivated to take on challenges.

Sleeping well improves your ability to focus by a lot.

Increased hunger and decreased fullness leading to more snacking.

Increased cravings especially for sugar and carbohydrates.

More lapses of attention.

Poorer cognitive function.

More likely to feel upset in reaction to negative events.

Higher levels of stress hormones.