A different perspective on sleeping and diabetes

Never experience having trouble in sleeping. What I did experience was the opposite I feel rather lethargic and sleepy when I suspect my sugar levels are going up. I do not know why but when I do feel like sleeping I really go to sleep as I feel better after sleeping. With regards to less sleep causes diabetes I somehow saw that in my boss who is so workaholic that she sleeps less than the needed hours she got diabetic and still is very high in their sugar levels. As for me I think I am getting enough sleep and my sugar levels have been meintained in normal levels. So I think there is some connection to sleeping habits that triggers the sugar to go up and down but I do not think sleeping alone can better manage it.

not sleeping long hours does not cause diabetes, please show me that article, many people sleep less than 7 hours and never get diabetes. I am a diabetic and I sleep 10 hours a night

never thought of that a good diet might make you sleep better. JUst never heard of not sleeping so many hours or not so many hour could give ya diabetes. And sometimes I think that thinking about it to much gives it to ya. and then to its in the genes. or old age my dad didnt get it till way in the 70s and then after an operation and he only had to watch diet and take the pill.

i tink the diabetes causes the sleeplessness as i have diabetes and have a lot of trouble sleeping

You have a good point, maybe the diet and exercise being wrong are causing the sleep problems. I know that if I don't exercise right or eat too close to bedtime, I can't sleep worth beans. Take care

they say one of the reasons for people developing diabetes is stress.. this imbalance lead to malfunction in our body - one of which is the incapacity to break sugar.. they say lack of sleep and rest is taxing to your body since the restorative functions in motion when sleeping are not being materialized. that's the reason why they say that lack of sleep causes diabetes..

Type 2 diabetes is caused by a wide range of factors. Basically, it's the wearing out of the pancreas to the point where it doesn't function right. Usually, this happens to older people who have not led a healthy life for most of their lives. But, it has been showing up in younger folks in the last couple of decades. It is really not caused by sleeplessness, but poor lifestyle habits and genetics, instead. Being overweight, not exercising, and abusing your body overall can contribute to getting diabetes. However, your adrenal glands play a large function in how blood sugar is regulated. If you are stressed out, not sleeping or eating right, or taking stimulants, it can make other organs work more poorly. Caring for your adrenals can significantly help improve your sleeping patterns. In my opinion, everyone should eat like they have diabetes or heart disease, anyway, even when they don't. It's a very healthy form of eating. I rarely eat anything with added sugar and I don't really miss sugar all that much, or salt, either.

Hmmm... I don't know a whole lot about diabetes, but I have heard that lack of sleep and diabetes are linked. I have also heard that exercise helps control diabetes - and I know first hand it's a great stress reliever! You raise an interesting point though.

Well who knows, but I'd say that if lack of sleep causes diabetes than my blood should be straight sugar. I have just been checked for many things and I am not diabetic. I am willing to follow the diabetic diet however, as I'm told it's a good one to follow for anyone wanting weight loss. Thank You and take care my friend.

I have never heard of people getting diabetes from lack of sleep. I am diabetic and my sleep has been problematic since I've had diabetes. Never once with all the doctors and diabetic nurses and other people I've encountered with diabetes has this been suggested. I really wish I could sleep better as I can't remember the last time I slept for 6 or 7 hours straight through without waking up at least 2 or 3 times!

I have not heard anything about that before, and I try to keep upto date with the diabetes research. I'm sure there will be reports issued our way if there is a conclusive link found.

I have been a diabetic type2 for about 40 years. My problem is exactly the opposite. I tend to sleep too much.

Could be right. I think diabetes comes first then having problems sleeping. the bestthing is to have your blood sugar tested if you even think you might be diabetic then go from there some people have close kin that are diabetic and it payf for them to have at least yearly check ups to determine whether or not they have diabetes. any question in your mind that you might even be prediabetic go see your doctor and ask to be checked for diabetes.I know when I was first diagnosed with diabetes I had some sleepless nights from worrying about having the disease. but I went to diabetic seminars got a lot of information and a good doctor andlearned to control and live with my diabetes.

I do not sleep well, but I tend to think sometimes this is due to my symptoms rather than the other way, as when my blood sugar is well in range and I am exercising and eating well, I sleep better, where as if my sugar is high I am often up several times a night!!

That is possibly true. As with other medical opinions there is a lot of research to be done. I did have a nurse who was introducing a wellness program at one of my job make the suggestion that ideally you would sleep better and be more energetic if you would have a small protein snack before bed. She was a person who without had suddenly found herself diabetic, and this is one strategy that she was taught for coping. I try to remember to do it. I would say that that is one part of eating to deal with diabetes. Many people have said that the diabetic diet is good for everyone.

I guess your right..maybe they got already the symptoms before diagnosing..so i guess the best way is to consult a physician..but the effective way to prevent the illness..meaning have to exercise regularly and eat right or whatever..

Well if lack of sleep causes diabetes, i might get it..I never get enough sleep..I don't know why,i just hate going to bed,and then the next day i am so tired and give out..I will end up falling asleep in my recliner for a couple of hours,because i cannot keep my eyes open during the day,and then at night i just cannot sleep..I just cannot drink warm milk,it just foams in my throat,My husband is a diabetic, so from time to time i check my sugar,it was 127 today,so i do not think i have diabetes...My mind just gets all bogged down with a millon thoughts...I have not tried any sleeping pills ever...My husbands doctor said that diabetes and the symptoms can stay under control and you will do well just with your diet,but i don't know..I sure hope i do not end up getting any more health problems,i think i have has enough in my life..Can you tell that i am a little down today,if not weel i am,i do not know why...

It very possibly could be true, I wonder that they haven't done a similar study. I don't have diabetes myself but have known several people who do including both of my natural parents.