Tag Archives: sleep

Who can do it all?

I used to be incredibly efficient. I can still get a lot done, but I’m noticing that I’m not as efficient as I used to be. Not sure if I’m slowing down to focus on different things than I used … Continue reading

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Night shift and risk of type 2 diabetes

I can’t even imagine how hard it would be to work nights and still have a healthy lifestyle. I have worked two night shifts in my career and they were both torture. I admit I am not cut out for … Continue reading

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Increased happiness

You’ll never guess what has been found to increase happiness, and we already know it’s not money…sleep! I’m a huge fan of sleep – good quantity and quality sleep. I’ve written about the benefits of sleep in the past. Now … Continue reading

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Napping with Diabetes

My husband just forwarded this to me in an e-mail. He wanted to rub it in because I’m not a napper and I give him a hard time for taking naps. Now he has some ammunition, because this little blurb … Continue reading

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Sleep is good for diabetes

Sleep is so important. And I’m a huge fan of sleep. I was a maniac about teaching my kids how to sleep – and in their own beds – when they were babies. And they are excellent sleepers to this … Continue reading

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I know what I need to do…

And I just need to choose to do it! How many times have we said these words? “I know what I need to do.” Diabetes educators hear them often. Unless they are brand new at diabetes, people often don’t need … Continue reading

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Diabetes Superpower

If I had a superpower I would add more time to the weekend days. Or wherever more time was needed. I have found, since working fulltime, that I do not have enough time on the weekends to get everything done … Continue reading

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Time to sleep

Sleep is very important, and I am a huge proponent of sleep. As a result, my kids are good sleepers. We’ve known for a while that type 2 diabetes is closely linked with sleep apnea, a dangerous sleep disorder. Those … Continue reading

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