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Originally Posted by mrsD
Melatonin is being investigated as an AID to prevent elevated blood sugars in the morning. It has to do with circadian metabolic events.
You know, I will remind you, that diabetics lose magnesium in the urine all the time. Your spasms might be due to low mag levels.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/132138.php
Inositol is also recommended for type II diabetics.
http://diabetesinformationhub.com/Di...n_Inositol.php
I think 6mg of melatonin at night is too much. I'd cut back to 3mg and see what happens.
14 units is a small amount. Some cats get that dose (as a comparison). |
I'm new to the Diabetes game, but I can speak as a veteran of the sleep wars....when you've had a stressful day (son, stress dujour...) try using a weighted blanket. It is the same concept as a thundershirt for animals. It works!