Although we have not yet determined the precise role of IL-6, study supports the hypothesis that the role of IL-6 released from contracting muscle during exercise is to act in a hormone-like effect.
The problemis the insulin - this hormone that acts like a key to get the sugar out of theblood into the muscle cells, where it can power your movements.
They found that sleep deprivation seemed to trigger a diabetes-like condition, harmed hormone production, and interfered with the ability to use carbohydrates.