7Useful Tips to Improve Quality of Sleep
People with diabetes and sleep problems may follow these tips to sleep better at night:
– Avoid alcohol and caffeinated drinks before bedtime as they may stimulate the brain and make it difficult to fall asleep
– Avoid using electronic devices before bedtime. Smartphone, tablets, TVs, or laptops may release blue light, which would make it harder to fall asleep at night
– Try to go to sleep and wake up at the same time every day to create your own sleeping patterns. By doing this, the body may naturally get tired and wake up automatically later.
– Create a suitable space for sleeping. Choose a comfortable mattress, blankets, and pillows. Make sure your bedroom is cool and air-ventilated so that you can feel comfortable to fall asleep and stay asleep
– Avoid doing exercises, even simple activities, at night as they may stimulate the brain and make you awake. Instead, try some slow-paced yoga poses to calm your mind and improve blood flow
– Some sounds may disrupt your sleep, such as chirping birds, vehicles on the street, garbage collectors, and more. To get rid of these distracting noises, try making white noises with a light sleeper or a fan
– Remove all distractions that may affect your sleep, especially possible noises from your phone. Instead, purchasing an alarm clock to stay away from your phone at night [8]
