Know when to fold

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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5. Know when to fold

If you can't sleep after 30 minutes, get out of bed, or you'll just get frustrated with your efforts to fall asleep. (In one study, volunteers who were offered $25 to fall asleep quickly took longer to nod off than those who weren't under any pressure.) Keep the lights low and pick up a boring book or tune into dull TV program until you feel sleepy again.