How Lack of Sleep Affects Insulin Resistance & Blood Sugar? – Dr. Berg

In this video, Dr. Berg talks about the negative aspects of lack of sleep (insomnia, poor sleep, and sleep apnea).

Insomnia can increase heart attacks, stress, and cortisol. Cortisol spike raises blood sugar and can worsen insulin resistance.

STUDY:

DIET
Make sure you raise your potassium, calcium, and magnesium, which are all calming minerals.
WALKING
Walking is an excellent way to reduce stress
INTERMITTENT FASTING and KETO (ketogenic diet) can also reduce your body's stress and enhance sleep, not to mention enhance your body's ability to absorb minerals, which then enhance sleep.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 56, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

[awesome-brs]

This is a great reminder that a great diet alone is not enough. Good food, good exercise, good rest.

[michaelmalm]

I think this video is very important. There are so many people out there getting the "bare minimum" amount of sleep to be "more productive", not realizing hormonal component of sleep. Thank you Dr. Berg.

[NatanEstivalletPaintings]

What do I think of this video? It is concise, it goes to the point and its content is of great value for everyone seeking better health.

[StationaryNomad]

Honestly I could listen to you talk about several topics in depth. I wouldn’t mind longer videos covering one or more topics. I watch your videos while I’m eating my super healthy salads and it serves as a great motivator. You have my vote for longer videos!! Also, thank you so much for these videos!

[danicajvv]

As a PhD student, my academic career has been spent sleeping aprox 2 hours at night for the past 7 Yeats. Thanks to your videos, Dr Eric, I am finally getting healthy for the first time. Have said goodbye to late nights :)

[barbaraaspengen]

GREAT information so many people think taking diet pills& not eating is the answer. Lots of people dont know it also involes your SLEEP

[michellekimm]

Please share your thoughts and tips for those of us that work night shifts and keto.

[barbaracoyle]

Thank you so much for educating me. This video helped. I was wondering why my blood sugars spike when I do I.F. My philosophy is sharing is caring.

[knowthyself]

Love ❤️ your videos.
You do a really good job sharing all the information.
The way we eat in America is disgusting and we need more information to save ourselves from all this madness.

[suetrue]

I had to watch this video again, and I will probably watch it again. I can't praise or thank you enough Dr Berg. This video right here is talking about my problem, I think it is the core of my problem (not being able to have a full nights rest). I also notice that eating after 4 o'clock affects my ability to get a full nights' rest. I think I have a digestive problem as well, even though taking apple cider vinegar and HCL peptine. Lately I have added serapetasse to this mix after eating.and I don't feel like I have a brick in my stomach after eating any more. I hope this info. helps others.

[AnjaliRajadhyaksha]

Great information as always ! Quality sleep is a rarity. You have explained it beautifully in a very short and informative video.👍👍

[Litzbitz]

MAKES A LOT OF SENSE. THANK YOU DR. BERG.

[coolcatcarolena]

Thank you. Do you recommend Gaba for sleep? It was given to me at Trader Joe's and seems to be helping.

[issateneworld]

I just wanted to personally thank you for your videos you've not only inspired me to lose 46lbs. You've also inspired me to make my own video on exactly how I did it using your channel. Thank you so much for morivating me to change my life! I went from a 1X to a Medium!!! Please be sure to keep doing what you do! Im so grateful for your channel! 🙏

[Jeezuzisreal]

Correct me if I'm wrong.
Proteins balance carb levels.
But If I eat high carbs before bed this will cause insulin to bring the sugars down.
And this will cause the adrenal gland (cortisol) to kick in and this will keep me from having deep sleep/ REM.

[thekaramfam]

oh wow didnt know that i always go to bed late and wake up early thanks for this i will try and get more sleep sir

[darkhorse]

FEEDBACK:
• I like the short length.

• I think few more examples of foods and ways to put your advice into action foods/solutions could be useful.

• The friendly, non-patronising tone is always good.

• I like to know about studies on topics and would like to see links to some of those.

• My overall opinion is that this was a very good video.

Thank you.

–Matt Buchanan

[golfcoachmarv]

Been Ketovore for about 6 months and my latest blood tests says I have high insulin glucose. This makes a lot of since. My sleep has been horrible lately.

[Moon-kw]

I am very very thankful for the good results ❤❤❤❤❤

[MS-tyuw]

U r spot on, few people realise how sleep, insulin, cortisol are related to each other and just count calories in - calories out method for fat loss .
As for me, I wonder when I do lower body workouts Why am not able to sleep on those days.