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Cant sleep

Discussion in 'Ask A Question' started by UsmanMo96, Oct 21, 2019.

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  1. UsmanMo96

    UsmanMo96 Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    Hi.

    I haven't been able to sleep on and off for 2 years now. GP told me to look online for tips and listen to calm music.

    I thought maybe it's my diabetes but I found that most people with high blood sugar readings fall asleep quite easily.

    My blood sugars have been playing up for 5 years and my hba1c is 62. If anyone has the same problem and can help please do. Thanks
     
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    #1 UsmanMo96, Oct 21, 2019 at 1:16 AM
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    Marie 2 LADA · Well-Known Member

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    It might not have anything to do with diabetes. It's a common problem with non diabetics too. Some people just develop problems being able to sleep at different stress times in life, age, diet etc. There are some herbal blends at a health food store or on the internet that can help with mild sleep problems.
     
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    #2 Marie 2, Oct 21, 2019 at 3:52 AM
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    JoKalsbeek I reversed my Type 2 · Expert

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    I've been an insomniac all my life. CBD oil helped with that, got me into a normal sleeping cycle. Good luck!
    Jo
     
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    #3 JoKalsbeek, Oct 21, 2019 at 4:59 AM
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    UsmanMo96 Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    I've tried cbd oil before it hasn't worked for me unfortunately.
     
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    #4 UsmanMo96, Oct 21, 2019 at 8:35 PM
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    JohnEGreen Other · Master

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    I play calming music every night there are nights though when I have had to turn it off at about three AM because I'm still awake and it's disturbing the wife's sleep.

    When I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis I was afraid to sleep and now I just can't though I do get some reasonable nights with the music.

    The music does help with the tinnitus as well though.

    Have you tried the binaural music/tones I find them helpfull at times.
     
    #5 JohnEGreen, Oct 21, 2019 at 8:51 PM
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