Tips to Improve Your Sleep with Diabetes

DR. MOHAMMAD SULEMAN, Consultant Diabetologist, MBBS

Here are some tips to help you improve the quality and quantity of your sleep.

Better blood sugar control can lead to improved sleep by choosing lower glycemic foods.

Limit the amount of caffeine you consume throughout the day especially before bedtime.

Regular exercise can improve mood, which helps to lower stress and leads to better sleep.

Bedroom is for sleeping so avoid bright screens from devices like TVs, smartphones, tablets, and clock radios to sleep better.

Going to bed and waking up at the same time each night helps regulate your body’s own internal clock.

Avoid Daytime Sleeping as it interfers with nighttime sleep

https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/good-nights-sleep