[Diabetes-talk] Blood sugar levels and sleep.

[COLLEEN ROTH]

Hello,
Well I have had difficulty faling asleep for many years.
It doesn't have anything to do with my Diabetes. I do not think it has to do with Circadean Rythm either.
For a while 1 had Sleep Apnea which went away after I lost 48 pounds.
I had Special Needs children in my home and never was able to get a full night's sleep.
This lasted about 30 years so I suspect my body just got used to that.
I was probably on hyperalert to hear the children I cared for.
I experience a great deal of pain now and this does play a role in my sleep.
I do find it helpful to go to sleep listening to soothing m"ic.
I listen to things like Oh Beautiful Mother. It's an instrumental recording of songs to Our Blessed Mother.
I also like to listen to soothing Ocean Sounds.
I try not to get up except for bathroom breaks at night.
Colleen Roth



----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com>
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Bl'" diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Date: Saturday, September 7, 2013 1:53 pm
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Blood sugar levels and sleep.

>
>
> I agree completely with Bridgit's thoughts below. It varies by individual. I
> have a bit of the Dawn Phenomenon — guess my body is trying to wake me up.
> But not always. And for the record, I do have sleep apnea (though it has
> nothing to do with my diabetes) and have never had problems falling asleep
> beyond those anyone else has.
> 
> For the record, I'm an extreme Doubting Thomas about non-24-hour sleep
> disorder. It's been my experience that if people — blind or sighted — get
> on a regular schedule and engage in lots of physical activity, they tend not
> to have trouble falling asleep. It would be interesting to talk with folks
> in Sports and Rec who are cardio fanatics or marathoners to see how many of
> ininthem* purport to have non-24-hour sleep disorder.
> 
> I'd bet money that almost all folks who were sentenced to fifty years
> working a hard rock pile, were they blind or sighted, would go to sleep
> pronto!
> 
> But that's just my opinion.
> 
> In any event, I think if varies by person. If Linda is having insomnia
> problems, I suggest that while "walking the floor", she test her blood sugar
> and, of course, keep records. <smile>
> 
> Mike Freeman
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Bridgit Pollpeter
> Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2013 8:12 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Bl'
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Blood sugar levels and sleep.
> 
> Lack of sleep is linked to many things, glucose control but one of many.
> 
> I think the biggest factor here, though, is activity level, insulin or
> medication dosage, number of carbs consumed in a day, metabolism, etc.
> All this affects blood sugars, and while lack of sleep certainly plays
> its role, I think these more immediate things affect it more.
> 
> A low carb snack accompanied by a protein is often suggested for a
> bedtime snack for diabetics because, as we know, the carbs raise glucose
> levels while proteins stabilize. And since most aren't getting up and
> testing throughout the night, it may be a time more likely for drops, or
> spikes, in glucose levels. Therefore, a small snack can help carry us
> through until morning.
> 
> Since I was a little girl, I've been a night-owl, so late nights have
> always been a part of my day. And I do experience problems sleeping, but
> it's not related to my diabetes; nonetheless, I've never noticed drastic
> changes in my blood sugars on nights I have problems sleeping than on
> nights when I don't.
> 
> So like anything, it all depends on the individual and other
> contributing factors.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of limestone lady
> Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2013 6:57 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Blood sugar levels and sleep.
> 
> 
> Hi all:
> I've been reading that there is a deffinite link between sleep and 
> blood sugar, and I'd be willing to bet that those of us who can't sleep 
> well at night, due to the condition called retinopathy due to 
> prematurity have a double whammy.
> What I want to know is, is blood sugar suposed to drop during sleep, 
> and is that why a bedtime snack is often reccommended?
> I guess what I would really like to hear is, how many of you have sleep 
> problems, even wearing a cpap or bypap machine, and what effect does 
> this have on your blood sugar, or do you think it works the other way
> round? Linda.
> 
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