Insomnia may occur in patients with diabetes: what to do if it happens

The Dhaka Times Desk Insomnia can occur in patients with diabetes. Suffering from long-term insomnia can lead to weight gain, heart disease or stroke. If so, what to do?

Insomnia is a very important problem in diabetic patients. Suffering from long-term insomnia can lead to weight gain, heart disease or stroke. Diabetics are already at high risk, so insomnia can pose a major threat. Find out how you can try to take control today.

# should do proper physical exercise during the day. The fatigue that comes from it is not at all harmful to the body but it is important for sleep.

# Avoid caffeinated foods after afternoon. Do not drink tea, coffee or soda after evening.

# Drink enough water during the day to avoid the need for extra water at night. This will also reduce the tendency to urinate frequently.

# can measure blood sugar once just before going to sleep, so that it is accurate.

# Avoid excessive use of electronic devices such as mobiles, laptops, tablets before going to sleep. The reason is that looking at an electric screen can have a negative effect on sleep.

# can also take a bath in lukewarm water before going to sleep.

# If there is a pet in the house, never bring it into the bedroom, especially the bed.

# Develop a routine before going to sleep every day. Practices like meditation, yoga, reading, or journaling that you practice every day before going to sleep can help alleviate insomnia, even if only for a short time.

# Never place any device that makes loud noises near you while going to sleep. A phone ringing or an alarm clock ringing is not a good thing at all. It can disturb both sleep and mental health, so these things need to be careful. Source: Anandabazar Patrika.

Things to do to prevent Corona virus

# try to stay at home all the time.
# Follow the rules and use mask when going out for emergency.
# three-layer cloth mask can be washed if desired.
# wash clothes after coming home from outside. Or hang it without shaking for at least four hours.
# Wash hands thoroughly (for at least 20 seconds) with soap or liquid before coming outside.
# plastic PPE or eyes, face, head must be washed thoroughly with detergent and dried after one use.
# Wear PPE made of cloth or clean as described.
# Use a head cap that completely covers the hair.
# Those who have sneeze cough should follow all the rules promulgated by the government. Also, wash hands as directed before and after handling food items, keys, switches, mice, remote controls, mobiles, watches, computer desks, TVs, etc. and after using the bathroom. Those who have dry hands use Moisture after washing their hands. Soap or hand liquid can be used. Why can this virus remain in the crackle (cracked part) of dry hands? Avoid using highly alkaline soaps or detergents.