Kelly,

Sleep deprivation definitely worsens insulin resistance.

I don't eat after I go to sleep, however, just in the evening when I'm all
relaxed, done with my day and curled up with my usual good book. Once I get
to sleep food becomes extremely unappealing and I can't eat breakfast until
I've been away for a while.

The thought of waking up from a sound sleep to eat is scary, but I have read
that people do it.

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"kc" wrote in message
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"Jenny" wrote in message
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According to the book, there are a couple things that cause this to
happen.

Any more ideas? This is an issue I run into quite frequently . . .


sleep deprivation may have something to do with it. if you're up in the
middle of the night, you're probably not sleeping as much as you should.
sleep deprivation is linked to increased cortisol levels, which peak
during
the hours you should be sleeping. insulin levels can also go up if you're
not sleeping enough.

i work night shift. i don't get enough sleep, and it sucks. and i often
find i'm *starving* late at night. i've gained 40 pounds since i started
shift work. i've lost that weight on SBD, thank goodness, but i'm sure
the
schedule had something to do with gaining it. everyone on my shift is
fat.

-kelly