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25 years is a long time to struggle with sleep. You’re right to look for something that lasts rather than a quick fix. The most effective long-term treatment for chronic insomnia is CBT-I, cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia. Medical guidelines recommend it as the first choice, ahead of sleeping tablets. Tablets often stop working well over time. CBT-I retrains the body’s sleep system, so its benefits last after treatment ends. It usually takes 6–8 sessions and works well even for insomnia that has gone on for decades. CBT-I works on what keeps insomnia going: spending long hours in bed awake, an irregular sleep schedule, the anxious “I won’t be able to sleep tonight” thoughts, and the bed becoming linked with frustration instead of sleep. With diabetes, it’s also important to rule out medical factors that disturb sleep: Frequent urination at night, from high sugar levels. Low sugar at night, which can happen with some diabetes medicines and cause sweating, waking, or nightmares. Nerve pain or tingling in the legs. Sleep apnoea. Loud snoring, gasping, or daytime sleepiness are signs. It’s common in people with diabetes and often missed.

For 25 years of insomnia, the priority is to identify the underlying cause rather than relying only on sleeping tablets. Diabetes, sleep apnea, restless legs, anxiety/depression, nocturia, pain or other medicines may contribute. A durable approach usually includes good diabetes control, sleep-hygiene measures and CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia); medicines can be added when clinically indicated. Avoid taking sedatives or homeopathic remedies on your own without proper assessment.

I am a psychologist and a ayurvedic vaidya. Let us first connect for a session so that we can look at safe options to supplement your diabetic treatment plan and also help you sleep better

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Also take therapy for long standing issues

Insomnia can be due to many causes. Firstly you can start following sleep hygiene. Don't sleep during daytime. Before sleeping don't use the phone and don't repeatedly check time. If you are unable to sleep for more then half hour get up from bed and try to read some book.

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Hi sir, Lack of satisfaction with sleep is common amongst diabetics. There are allopathic medications and sleep hygiene measures to help you achieve a sound sleep. Inadequate sleep for years together as such can be troublesome and harm your health overtime. It can lead to psychological problems as well. There are medications that are harmless, not addictive and is tailored for patients with needs like yours. Please dont hesitate to seek help and schedule a consultation as early as possible.