Blood sugar levels can directly impact our sleep and vice versa. Sleep deprivation can lead to insulin resistance and other health problems.In this episode, Danielle Hamilton, a Holistic Nutritionist specializing in blood sugar regulation, joins us to help demystify this connection between blood sugar and sleep! She is also the creator of the Blood Sugar Mastery Program and the host of the very successful, Unlock Your Sugar Shackles Podcast! For years, Danielle suffered from PCOS and the symptoms that come along with it. She tried many healthy options to regulate her hormonal imbalance, but these were not enough. That is until she learned about the connection between blood sugar & PCOS — not to mention her other health problems!Danielle discusses blood sugar management, what causes an increase in blood sugar levels and how it can affect our health and sleep. We also talk about ways to support stabilizing blood sugar with the help of continuous glucose monitoring, sleep trackers, food diet, and lifestyle change.It's essential to monitor your blood sugar regularly. Whether you have diabetes, insulin resistance, PCOS, cravings, or the many other symptoms that can come with blood sugar dysregulation. This will allow you to track your progress and make any needed adjustments.Listen now and learn how to restore your insulin sensitivity and overall health. GUEST BIO: Danielle Hamilton is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner & Restorative Wellness Practitioner who specializes in blood sugar regulation & digestion. She became interested in blood sugar issues when she learned that Insulin Resistance was at the root of her PCOS. She was able to reverse her PCOS, cystic acne, PMS & weight loss resistance by reversing Insulin Resistance. Her mission is to help others uncover their blood sugar & insulin issues (as most people don't know the early signs), as well as help them optimize digestion for low-carb diets. Dani promotes a holistic approach to reversing Insulin Resistance which goes beyond just changing macros. She is the host of the Unlock the Sugar Shackles Podcast and the creator of the Blood Sugar Mastery Program.SHOW NOTES: ?What sparked Danielle's interest in becoming a blood sugar specialist?Effects of glucose on health, well-being, and sleep?Can insulin resistance affect sleep??What is the most common contributor to insulin resistance ?A lack of sleep results in increased production of the stress hormone cortisol in the body. ? Some natural treatments for PCOS and hormone imbalance?What is healthy and unhealthy hunger? ?What types of diets can help lower and control blood sugar ?Snacking less frequently allows our body to rest between meals and reduces digestive stress. ?Why it is important to check your blood sugar regularly?Danielle’s night sleep routineAnd more!​SPONSOR: Huge shoutout to our sponsor: Biooptimizers! They are my nightly source for magnesium supplementation - go to www.magbreakthrough.com/sleepisaskill for the kind I use every night! Website: daniellehamiltonhealth.comInstagram:  @daniellehamiltonhealthFacebook: facebook.com/daniellehamiltonhealthDISCLAIMER:The information contained on this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, medical or health advice. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.