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Nocturnal Hypoglycemia Sleep Disorder
Medical researchers and practitioners often identify Insomnia as a symptom to a more complex
disease rather than
calling it a disease prior to examinations. There are different causes or stimulants to
allow people to not fall asleep. These may be alcohol, drugs or even stress related.
Another cause of sleep deprivation which is present in people with diabetes and it is called
Nocturnal Hypoglycemia Sleep Disorder. Hypoglycemia is a medical term that describes a pathologic state
where lower than normal levels of blood glucose is produced by the body. Inadequate supply of this fuel to the
brain leads to an impairment which can sometimes cause permanent brain damage. This occurrence can stem from
several causes and can afflict people at any age.
Nocturnal Hypoglycemia Sleep Disorder has the following symptoms: restlessness, profuse
sweating and even nightmares. Sometimes it even includes hungers pangs, trembling and fast heartbeat. Weakness,
confusion and disorientation are often found in people with extremely low levels of blood glucose.
It is commonly experienced by children and people who take insulin to cure their Type 1
diabetes. It is best that these people take snacks before bedtime. The food of choice for these people should
contain complex carbohydrates that are usually found in oatmeal, whole grain cereals and muffins. These choices
of food will help maintain their blog sugar levels and eventually promote sleep by the increased level of
serotonin within the brain.
Serotonin is used by the central nervous system. It plays an important role in the modulation of
anger, body temperature, sleep and metabolism. There are also times when Serotonin can induce vomiting in
patients.
Keep in mind that you are what you eat and having nightly problems in sleeping may be attributed
to your food intake before sleeping. Take note that even though that healthy pasta that has olives cooked in
extra virgin oil can do well to your weight management, olives contain sulfites which can cause you to be up and
about all night.
So on the nights when you are having trouble in finding your way to La-la land, try to keep a
journal of the food you took on that day. Not only do you start counting the calories, it would help you
understand what is causing your sleeping problems.
After getting in touch with your food intake, do not shy away from the good comfort food that
could help you snooze.
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