Helpful tips for getting a good nights sleep
If you're not getting enough sleep, you may find you're having a harder time managing your blood glucose levels1.
Diabetes can contribute to sleep problems, including Apnoea2 (difficulty breathing), Neuropathy3 (damage to the nerves in your feet and legs), and night time low blood sugar. Please speak to your healthcare professional for further advice.
Try these tips for sleeping better, whether you have diabetes or not.
1. WebMD. The sleep-diabetes connection. Available at: http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/features/diabetes-lack-of-sleep#1. Accessed July 27, 2020.
2. Sleep Apnea and Diabetes. Available at: https://www.diabetes.co.uk/sleep-apnea-and-diabetes.html. Accessed July 29, 2020.
3. Diabetic neuropathy. Available at: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/diabe.... Accessed July 29, 2020.