The Real Truth About Health Free 17 Day Live Online Conference Podcast Mastering Blood Sugar to Improve Sleep and Mood
Feb 21, 2026
Dr. Murray, a physician and clinical educator specializing in metabolic health, sleep, and nutrition, explains how blood sugar swings wreck sleep and mood. He discusses Mediterranean-style diet tweaks, continuous glucose monitors for real-time feedback, and the use of PGX fiber to blunt post-meal spikes. Practical dosing and a patient story illustrate the approach.
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Avoid Sleeping Pills
- Avoid sleeping pills because they carry immediate side effects and raise long-term mortality risks.
- Use natural approaches and address sleep disruptors like caffeine, alcohol, nutrients, and depression first.
Blood Sugar Drives Sleep Disruption
- The biggest cause of poor sleep quality in America is poor blood sugar control rather than solely stress or environment.
- Blood sugar swings trigger insulin overshoot, rapid declines, and cortisol releases that fragment sleep.
Watch Symptoms For Insulin Resistance
- If you wake often at night or feel irritable when meals are missed, suspect insulin resistance and blood sugar roller coaster effects.
- Check waist-to-hip ratio and symptoms like hunger-triggered irritability as practical indicators of insulin resistance.