Can low blood sugar cause insomnia?

In my last newsletter, I wrote about how most people with sleep trouble think they have too much energy and simply can't settle down. I also discussed that one of the main causes of insomnia is actually a deep level of exhaustion. Odd as it may seem, the body needs energy to calm or sedate itself for sleep. read more

I also discussed that one of the main causes of insomnia is actually a deep level of exhaustion. Odd as it may seem, the body needs energy to calm or sedate itself for sleep. Without energy, we stay awake, “wired and tired.” The second most common cause of insomnia is a silent blood sugar issue that affects one third of Americans. read more

When blood sugar levels drop, the body releases cortisol to maintain blood sugar levels. 10,11 It does this by releasing glucose from stored glycogen levels. The normal circadian release of cortisol is high in the morning, with levels that drop as the day goes on. read more

Diabetes can cause sleep loss, and there’s evidence that not sleeping well can increase your risk of developing diabetes. Low Sleep, High Blood Sugar. Maarouf says high blood sugar is a red flag for sleep problems among people with diabetes for another reason. read more