Keeping an eye on your blood glucose levels is crucial and can be done with specific food which could slash sugar by up to 50%. Diet and exercise are two very important steps to take in order to maintain your overall health.

While increased blood sugar tends to impact people with diabetes, it's still typical for glucose to spike depending on daily habits, from diet to lifestyle. Now one blood glucose expert revealed how sleep could largely impact your glucose levels, even if you consume the same meals each day. Jessie Inchauspé, a French biochemist and NYT bestselling author, discussed a research published in the National Library of Medicine which demonstrated how sleep patterns and sleep loss might affect glucose homeostasis.

She said in a TikTok video: "So this information is slightly difficult for me to swallow because I have been sleep deprived with baby and a little bit stressed recently.

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"But science shows that both those things are related to our glucose levels. In a study of almost a thousand people, researchers found that people with poor sleep or disrupted sleep had bigger glucose spikes the next morning even if they ate the same meal as usual."

She then examined another study involving 150 participants which revealed those with elevated cortisol levels also experienced greater glucose spikes when consuming identical food. Jessie also supported her discussion with a diagram which demonstrated this was the case.

Jessie continued: "One time after a seven-hour night, the other time after a three-hour night and stressful morning.

"Same exact food, but very different glucose spike and different impact on our body. Bigger and longer spike means more consequences on our body that we don't want."

So what does she recommend?

Jessie outlined a technique called glucose hacks which can assist our body and brain in reducing spikes.

These glucose hacks are straightforward, scientifically-supported dietary and lifestyle modifications designed to minimise blood sugar spikes after eating, lessening fatigue, cravings and long-term inflammation.

• Eating vegetables first


• Wearing clothing on carbs – pairing them with protein/fibre


• Walking after meals


• Starting with savoury breakfasts


• Using vinegar to minimise spikes

Meanwhile according to the NHS, blood sugar spikes can be controlled by taking prescribed diabetes medication, eating a balanced diet with controlled carbs, exercising regularly to increase insulin sensitivity and managing stress.

To prevent post-meal spikes, select low glycaemic index (GI) foods, include protein and fibre in meals, and avoid sugary, processed foods.