Diabetes Self-Management

Q+A

Q: I have diabetes, and I’ve been having trouble sleeping. I’d just about kill for a good night of rest. Is it safe for me to take a sleeping pill?

Good sleep is so important. We know that insufficient sleep leads to higher blood glucose (BG) levels and that better sleep can translate to better BG control, reduced appetite

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Diabetes Self-Management

Diabetes Self-Management7 min readDiet & Nutrition
Scrumptious Lower-Carb Lunches
Are you stumped about what to eat for lunch? Whether you eat at home or at work, it can be a challenge to plan nutritious and delicious midday meals to satisfy your taste buds without breaking your carbohydrate and calorie budgets. But there is an ap
Diabetes Self-Management15 min read
LESS-FAMOUS Fall Foods
We’re all familiar with the traditional produce superstars of autumn—the pumpkins and pears, the cranberries and apples. But what about some of the lesser-known fruits and vegetables that come into season during this time of year—the unsung heroes of
Diabetes Self-Management3 min read
Freely Movable Joints
Joints are the areas in the body where two or more bones meet, keeping the skeleton together and helping to allow movement. They are configured to be supple but stable, consisting of cartilage (tissue that covers the bone), synovial membrane (which l

Related Books & Audiobooks