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5 Steps To Follow Before Bed To Manage Diabetes

What is diabetes?

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As per the (), diabetes is a chronic condition when your blood glucose/blood sugar is too high.

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Diabetes can occur when your body doesn't use or produce insulin properly, but high blood sugar can also come from your food choices.

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Follow these five steps before bed to manage diabetes:

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Avoid coffee: Indulging in any caffeinated beverage like coffee before bed can interrupt your sleep. 

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Workout: Keep yourself active by doing yoga, walking or joking.

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Room lighting: Ensure to set your bedroom lighting before bed as this tip can stimulate your mind into better sleep.

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Sleep 7 to 8 hours:   states, “Many things can affect your sleep. Nerve pain, frequent thirst, the need to urinate, and hunger can all keep you awake”, resulting in diabetes.

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Sugary food: Absolutely no! to food that can irregulate your blood sugar level. Abstain from any sugary food items. 

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According to Healthline, “The blood sugar goal at bedtime should be about 80 to 180 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). Testing at bedtime for at least 1 or 2 weeks can allow you to see some patterns.”

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