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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

Tripod

(854 posts) Mon Jan 23, 2012, 07:55 AM Jan 2012

I've had diabetes for 34 years now. Type one. [View all]

I'm thankful that it hasn't been worse for me to this date. The problem I have now, is that I can't sleep, and when my blood sugar goes low, I'm un aware. I'm just venting now...

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I've had diabetes for 34 years now. Type one. [View all] Tripod Jan 2012 OP

January insomnia, sorry you can't even go out for a walk or fishing. kickysnana Jan 2012 #1

That is a great point! Tripod Jan 2012 #4

I have a close friend with type 1 diabetes..... tpsbmam Jan 2012 #2

I have been greatful for melatonin. Tripod Jan 2012 #3

Yeah, that happened to me, too, re: melatonin.... tpsbmam Jan 2012 #5

I probably should ask someone in the health field. Tripod Jan 2012 #6

you can always ask a pharmacist... grasswire Jan 2012 #7

That helps. Tripod Jan 2012 #8