Dash For Power

A recent study seems to indicate that even lack of sleep increases the chances for diabetic conditions to worsen. The researchers applied quiet noise to volunteers to slightly disturb their sleep but not wake them up.

Researchers found when they monitored their reaction to insulin, a hormone that plays a key role in moving glucose-sugar- from the bloodstream into the tissue of the body where it is needed for energy.

The results revealed that young healthy subjects had become less sensitive to insulin. That is, they needed more insulin to dispose of the same amount of glucose. Reduced insulin sensitivity is a major risk factor for Type 2 diabetes.

These findings show a clear role for slow-wave sleep to maintain normal glucose control. Researchers at the University of Chicago. where the research was con ducted, noted that overweight and senior subjects often suffer poor quality sleep. This makes them more likely towards diabetes.

In every way we can, whether turning down the lights as the sun goes down, to prepare our bodies for the coming sleep. Too much light, late at night, will not allow your body to then simply turn off when you go to bed. Do not have television in your bedroom; this causes your brain to be awake or expect to. Quiet reading in bed can help, as long as the reading is calming, filling your soul with restful thoughts. It is not wise to read a mystery novel.

For my children, Dr. Seuss’ Sleep Book was perfect. Before all the foot weary salesmen had laid down their load, because their feet were so sore, and that is what the wonderful nighttime is for… good night. Sleep well! 

 Derek Dashwood

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