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More Than Beauty Sleep: Rest for Diabetes Prevention | Ask the Expert Video Series

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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.