Episode 15: Sleep Apnea and Blood Sugar: Home Sleep Study Insights and Tips

Written By Karen Kennedy MS, CN, IFNCP

Discover the crucial link between sleep apnea, blood sugar spikes, and insulin resistance. Learn how poor sleep quality can affect your metabolic health and get a firsthand account of the at-home sleep study process. Find out why addressing sleep issues is key to managing blood sugar and preventing chronic disease

  • 0:00 – Introduction to sleep and its importance in managing blood sugar

  • 2:15 – Connection between sleep apnea and increased glucose levels, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes

  • 5:45 – Indicators of sleep issues through continuous glucose monitoring data

  • 9:30 – Common causes of poor sleep and potential lifestyle adjustments

  • 13:10 – Explanation and personal experience of a home sleep study process

Revisit my conversation with Mimi Ellis about sleep medicine and C-PAP: https://www.youtube.com/live/PVuLTXBVnkg?si=n-Oe9VBl_FTiums6

The video showing the sleep study equipment and how you wear it: https://youtu.be/yMLmVdKBrf8?si=wbZRgS58G4E9959B

10 Tips for Better Sleep Free Guide: https://mailchi.mp/49fb26c50fe1/f7oah8ak56

Karen Kennedy MS, CN, IFNCP

Karen is a certified nutritionist in Washington State who is board certified in integrative and functional nutrition. She specializes in metabolic health and helping people “hack” their blood sugar using continuous glucose monitors.

https://www.realfood-matters.net/
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