Everyone has an evening ritual. For some, it’s a long hot shower before reading a book in bed, and for others, it’s nodding off on the couch with their beloved pet. Many look forward all day to having an alcoholic beverage to soothe their nerves and make it easy for them to fall asleep. Unfortunately, unlike the previous two examples, this last one can wreck someone’s rest, especially if they have sleep apnea. Is your nighttime cocktail making your mornings worse?

Millions of Americans are diagnosed as prediabetic each year, and with it comes tons of advice from doctors, loved ones, and of course, the internet. Amidst the repeated calls for people to improve their diet and lose weight, one suggestion is often overlooked: getting better sleep. For prediabetics, particularly those with sleep apnea, it could be the lynchpin for all the other changes that get more attention.