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Albuquerque, NM

How do I fix my sleeping patterns? I have insomnia.

September 8, 2020
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Members shared practical strategies for shifting from sleeping during the day to sleeping at night, with many recommending a gradual approach... Read more

Members shared practical strategies for shifting from sleeping during the day to sleeping at night, with many recommending a gradual approach of adjusting bedtime by 15 to 30 minutes at a time until the body adapts. Several members suggested Benadryl and melatonin as helpful sleep aids, with one member sharing that their mother found prescribed melatonin particularly effective after years of poor sleep, while others emphasized consulting a pharmacist to avoid medication interactions. A recurring theme was the importance of consistency, waking at the same time each day regardless of how much sleep was achieved, and staying engaged during the day with activities like walking, coloring, or light cleaning to resist the urge to nap.

A DiabetesTeam Member

I was told to go to bed and get up at the same time each day. It takes a while to catch on but I go to bed around 11pm and get up at 8am. I sleep poorly and am often up and down several times but I always get up at 8am even if I don't get to sleep until 5am. It is gradually improving.

September 9, 2020
A DiabetesTeam Member

My mother started taking prescribed Melatonin herself ans she stated it works very well, might take a few days to kick in, but she is happy with it. She says she has not slept this good in years. Hope it helps you also

January 9, 2021
A DiabetesTeam Member

I spoke with my doctor yesterday. I finally admitted to my doctor about my insomnia. I never told him before that this is been going on for about a year or two. He wanted to prescribe me Trazadone, but the last thing I need is another med to add to my collection. He then suggested Melatonin. I will try that. I'll keep you posted as to whether or not it works.

January 9, 2021
A DiabetesTeam Member

I have the same problem I have sleep apnea on top of diabetes
What I do, is try to find something to do, like color in the dollar store they gave some adult coloring books, they say peace, or Amazon or something like that, or clean or go for a walk. I know it is hard with this covid. Sometimes I will have a snack which raises my sugars to keep me from falling asleep.

January 9, 2021
A DiabetesTeam Member

Try benadryl and melatonin. Helps me some

September 8, 2020

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