Are you getting enough sleep?

6 ways to lower your blood sugar with sleep

A good night's sleep can help reduce your insulin resistance and control your diabetes

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Are you getting enough sleep?

One study found that people who got only about five hours of sleep had 40 percent lower insulin sensitivity than people who got about eight hours. Are you getting enough sleep? Probably not: Most people get at least 60 to 90 minutes less than they need.

If this sounds like a problem with a simple (and enjoyable) solution, it is: Spend more time in the sack. But getting enough sleep is as much about quality as quantity, and it's not always easy to drift off when you want to, especially when you're under stress. Fortunately, if you're already eating right, exercising, and managing stress, you're already doing plenty that will help you get good sleep. If you still need help, however, try these tips.