Sleep and Blood Sugar Regulation
Sleep helps regulate your metabolism. That's the way your body converts food to energy.
Sleep deprivation can cause many problems with metabolism, including fluctuating blood sugar levels.
This can be a problem if you have diabetes. It also raises your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Blood sugar extremes also affect your:
1. Mood
2. Energy levels
3. Mental function
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