Getting a bad night sleep can make it harder to manage your blood sugar in the morning. Take action to get a good night sleep.
- Be active during the day.
- Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day.
- Keep your bedroom cool and dark.
- Remove devices from your bedroom.
- Take one hour to relax before bed.
- Limit drinking alcohol or doing exercise less than four hours before bed.
Getting a bad night sleep can make it harder to manage your blood sugar in the morning. A bad night sleep can also make pain problems worse.
Signs of a Bad Night Sleep
There are a number of ways to know if you have a bad night sleep. A bad night sleep means you get:
- too little sleep (less than 6 hours)
- too much sleep (more than 9 hours a night)
- inconsistent sleep (going to sleep and waking up at very different times each night)
Adults between 18 and 65 years of age should get 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night.
Problems from Bad Night Sleep
Getting a bad night sleep is a problem if it happens three nights or more each week.
- You will notice that it is hard to get through your day.
- You may run out of energy in the afternoon.
- You may have to take a nap or have coffee, tea, or a snack for energy.
- You may find it hard to focus at work.
- You may get annoyed easily and feel moody.
Take Action
Getting a good night sleep improves your health. Once you have better sleep habits, you will have more energy during the day and your mood will improve.
Follow the tips below to help you have a good night sleep.
- Be active during the day.
- Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day.
- Keep your bedroom cool and dark.
- Remove devices from your bedroom. This means no computers, television or smart phones.
- Take one hour to relax before bed. To relax you might take a hot bath, listen to music, read, watch TV, or knit.
- Limit drinking alcohol or doing exercise less than four hours before bed.
