Does getting enough sleep help a diabetes patient control their diabetes?

If a diabetes patient does not get enough sleep, their stress tends to rise, and they might have higher glucose readings.  Anything that reduces stress is good, including getting at least 6 to 8 hours of sleep each night.  Turn off the T.V. when going to sleep.  Watching T.V. is the reason that most people, including those without diabetes, don't get enough sleep and have increased stress and insomnia.