Will this inform your competent? doctor and change your sleep protocol? Oh, I bet you have NO SLEEP PROTOCOLS, DO YOU? So, incompetence reigns in your hospital?
Blood Sugar Patterns Strongly Linked to Sleep Quality
Low-protein, high-fat eating patterns were consistently linked to poor sleep, while low-carb, high-fat diets were tied to reduced short sleep, regardless of blood-sugar status. The findings highlight the need to integrate dietary strategies with sleep-health recommendations.
Key Facts
- Diabetes & Sleep: People with diabetes showed higher rates of sleep problems and abnormal sleep duration compared to those without diabetes.
- Diet-Sleep Link: Low-protein, high-fat diets were most consistently associated with poor sleep quality across groups.
- Blood Sugar Influence: Both glucose patterns and dietary choices shaped sleep outcomes, suggesting an overlooked pathway for improving rest.
Source: George Mason University
The average adult should get a minimum of seven hours of sleep daily, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations.
An estimated 50 to 70 million Americans are diagnosed with a sleep disorder (ex., sleep apnea, insomnia) that prevents optimal sleep outcomes, and what we eat may play a role.
A study by registered dietitian and clinical nutrition researcher Raedeh Basiri showed that blood sugar levels—whether in individuals with or without diabetes—are linked to sleep quality.
The research found that blood glucose patterns, diabetes management, and the types of foods people eat all were associated with how well they sleep:
- Individuals with diabetes were more likely to have trouble sleeping, be diagnosed with sleep disorders, and have abnormal sleep duration compared to individuals without diabetes. Those with prediabetes showed similar patterns, but not as strongly.
- Strict dietary management and diabetes control were associated with more sleep difficulties, suggesting that blood-sugar status and the types of foods you eat may play important roles in how well you sleep
- Low-protein diets, especially when combined with high-fat intake, were most consistently linked to poor sleep across the board. On the other hand, low-carb, high-fat diets were associated with a lower likelihood of short sleep duration in both people with diabetes and those with normal blood sugar.
Basiri’s research highlights the importance of considering both dietary patterns and blood sugar status when developing strategies to improve sleep.
Key Questions Answered:
A: Fluctuations in blood glucose were strongly linked to sleep problems, with individuals experiencing disrupted glucose patterns reporting more sleep disturbances and irregular sleep duration. This pattern was especially pronounced in individuals with diabetes.
A: Low-protein, high-fat diets were consistently tied to poorer sleep outcomes across participants, regardless of diabetes status. These patterns were linked to reduced sleep quality and more sleep complaints.
A: Yes. Low-carb, high-fat diets were associated with a lower likelihood of short sleepduration in both individuals with diabetes and those with normal glucose levels. This suggests that macronutrient balance may help support healthier sleep.
Editorial Notes:
- This article was edited by a Neuroscience News editor.
- Journal paper reviewed in full.
- Additional context added by our staff.
About this diet and sleep research news
Author: Mary Cunningham
Source: George Mason University
Contact: Mary Cunningham – George Mason University
Image: The image is credited to Neuroscience News
Original Research: Open access.
“Glycemic status and macronutrient intake as predictors of sleep outcomes: an analysis of NHANES 2007–2020 data” by Raedeh Basiri et al. Frontiers in Nutrition
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