Short answer to the question in the title: yes, you can sleep on a Freestyle Libre sensor. It won’t break. The adhesive is designed for it, and I’ve slept on mine hundreds of nights. The real question — the one that brought most of you here — is why does my sensor scream “LOW” at […]
Silent Reflux (LPR): The “Choking” Sensation That Isn’t Sleep Apnea
The Invisible Choke : Silent Reflux I don’t have acid reflux. I can drink a double espresso at 8 PM and sleep like a baby (well, as much as my O2Ring and circadian rhythm allow me to). My stomach is lined with steel. But my friend Mark? Mark is a different story. About six months […]
Circadian Rhythms Explained: The Master Clock Behind Sleep & Energy
You are lying in bed at 11:00 PM. You are exhausted. You have been awake for 16 hours. By all logic, you should fall asleep immediately. But you don’t. You feel a sudden surge of alertness, a “second wind” that keeps you reading or scrolling until 1:00 AM. Conversely, you struggle to drag yourself out […]
Tired But Wired Syndrome: The HPA Axis Dysregulation Guide
It is 11:30 PM. Your body feels like lead. Your muscles are aching with fatigue. You have been yawning since dinner. But the moment your head hits the pillow, your brain turns on. It’s not just thoughts; it’s a physical sensation. You feel a “buzzing” in your chest or limbs. Your heart beats a little […]
24h Salivary Cortisol Test: Why You Wake Up at 3 AM “Tired but Wired”
It happens like clockwork. You collapse into bed at 11:00 PM, exhausted. You fall asleep quickly. But then, at 3:00 AM or 4:00 AM, your eyes snap open. You aren’t groggy. You aren’t relaxed. You are alert. Your mind starts racing about an email you sent three years ago, or a bill due next week. […]
Nocturnal Hypoglycemia: Is Low Blood Sugar Waking You Up?
It is 3:00 AM. You were sleeping soundly, and then, without warning, your eyes snap open. You aren’t groggy or relaxed. Your heart is pounding in your chest, your sheets are damp with sweat, and you feel an inexplicable surge of anxiety or alertness. You might even feel a gnawing hollowness in your stomach. You […]