A Quick Nap is Dozy Idea Say Experts ; DIABETES

two days ago i read an article suggesting that a nap will help people with dibetes 2. your article is 180 degree from that. which is the correct?

I too did dialysis. I did night time 3Xs a week for 6 hour shifts. I never slept a wink, but relaxed. Just relaxing with my eyes shut gave me some energy even when I am at home…Debe

GO to dialysis three times a week. I sleep there about an hour, sometimes more. I feel better and the time goes faster.

Quick response for Lanle… being out of work, and strapped for resources is not conducive for positive change… I went though a period of homelessness after depleting my resources. Medical is expensive when insurance runs out. I was an employment specialist for years so knew of state programs that offered support to the disadvantaged. Although some of these programs are not that helpful, some are. I found a quality women's shelter in my area, signed up for HUD housing, and applided for Oregon Health Plan… disadvantage is challenging and dealing with it sucks rocks… but it is essential that we research our options and take steps to getting our needs met… If you don't, it isn't likely that anyone else will. If you have food stamps available, get them and start taking advantage of the programs you qualify for. HUD has a self-sufficiency program that if you participate, can reestablish your economic advantage… you go girl, and know your life counts too…Help is available, just have to find out who to ask… Good luck… J

Moderation in all things, comes to mind. opting for a nap instead of exercise everyday is one thing, but taking a nap when you need refreshing is quite another. Getting quality sleep is primary in health care advantage. I had sleep apnea undiagnosed for years and naps are all that kept me going… now that the condition is treated, I rarely need a nap… When I do, I accommodate if I can… Since I've been getting quality sleep everything in my life has benefited, especially my attitude… If you are napping everyday, check out the possibility of having a sleep disorder, but don't beat yourself up for being tired… find out why. I found out I had sleep apnea when after a surgery I needed a trauma team to revive me…lucky for me, the anesthesiologist was a sleep apnea expert and referred me for testing… this article fell short of offering alternative reasons for needing naps… check out your whys… J

If this were true then EVERY south American and European would have gotten diabetes centuries ago. Come on. The culprits are the food industry loading prepared foods with unnecessary sugar in our foods. The school systems loading the kids with heavy starchy foods and sodas in the hallways! And deleting gym from the budget. The internet time we spend playing games. And too much TV watching instead of getting out there and doing yard work or some such. Our bodies don't have a fighting chance against these forces but blaming a nap is ridiculous.

I'm glad I read this article. I never knew this about taking naps. I am someone who will take naps, especially if I am not feeling well. I will have to remember this information.

Hello everyone,
So life, especially life with diabetes, is complicated. A quick nap has been known for years is good and now is being alerted. How it quatitatively effected by
the siesta?

If anyone can advise for my situation:
Out of work, out of medication, and could not afford for the COBRA. Diet and excersise are not good enough.

Thanks