More Than Beauty Sleep: Rest for Diabetes Prevention | Ask the Expert Video Series
Video Overview
Quality sleep plays a powerful role in diabetes prevention and overall metabolic health. In this Ask the Expert session, lifestyle medicine expert Ashlyn Smith, PA-C, explains how sleep affects blood glucose, insulin resistance, hunger hormones, and energy—and shares simple, realistic strategies to help you improve your sleep one small step at a time.
Key Takeaways
- Learn how sleep affects blood glucose, insulin resistance, and diabetes risk.
- Discover simple habits that support better sleep and overall health.
- Identify common sleep barriers and practical ways to overcome them.
- Create a personalized SMART sleep goal you can start using tonight.
Written by
Ashlyn Smith, MMS, PA-C, DipACLM, DFAAPA, LSC
board-certified Physician Assistant with specialized expertise in endocrinology, diabetes, and cardio-renal-metabolic conditions
