11 Diabetes Management Strategies That Work for Indian Families

6. Make good sleep part of your diabetes plan

Sleep affects appetite, energy, and blood sugar. Experts recommend aiming for seven hours or more each night because poor sleep links to higher hunger and worse glucose control (UIHS; diabetes educators). In Indian homes, small routine changes can help: shift heavy meals earlier when possible, dim lights before bed, and limit late-night screens during family time. If your household keeps late hours, start with two nights a week of an earlier bedtime and build up. Short naps during the day may help some people but watch total sleep and nighttime quality. Action steps this week: pick one night to go to bed 30 minutes earlier and keep a consistent wake-up time. Try a calming pre-bed ritual—herbal chai without caffeine or a five-minute guided breathing practice—to wind down.