Why does poor sleep drive weight and blood sugars up?

While some people seem to celebrate being able to get by with less sleep, the negative impact of insufficient sleep on metabolic health is largely underappreciated. Just how does insufficient sleep drive metabolic disease and weight gain? Read on to find out!
Learn more: https://drsue.ca/2024/10/why-does-poor-sleep-drive-weight-and-blood-sugars-up/
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