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DiabetesSistersJuly 9, 2026

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Better blood glucose management could start with something you do every night: sleep.

In our latest Ask the Expert session, Ashlyn Smith, MMS, PA-C, DipACLM, explains why sleep is a critical part of diabetes prevention and management, plus simple, practical strategies you can start using today. Comment 'SLEEP' below and we'll DM you the link to the full recording. #DiabetesPrevention #BloodGlucose #HealthySleep #LifestyleMedicine #DiabetesEducation
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