Hi there warriors.
When your circadian rhythm is messed up, there is a therapeutic dosage of GABA 750 mg, coupled with melatonin 10 mg for a few days, while getting to bed at regular nighttime hours.

GABA lowers anxiety, slows down neuro activity, and helps you relax. Circadian rhythm disorders respond well to temporary GABA supplements. REM sleep usually increases. Should take 750 mg an hour before bed.

Melatonin 2 mg slow release is a good dosage to start with.
10 mg is the maximum recommended dose. It helps you fall asleep faster and sleep more soundly. Should take it 30 minutes before bed.

It can help with jet lag, delayed sleep - wake phase disorder and even pre surgery and post surgery anxiety.

Do what works for you. Baby steps.

And never give up, never surrender, never ever.
You got this.
Have a wonderful day.

What little research I could find on the stuff talked about dosages in the 500 to 1000 mg a day range, so figured I would start with the 500 mg capsules and see what happens

Now these are super preliminary findings and might simply be coincidence, have only been using this for a few days now.

I did take a dose the day of delivery and ended up with no less than 7 low blood sugar alarms that night (really broken night of sleep on a work night) so I laid off for a few days to get me closer to the weekend.

I took the single dose, before bed, on an empty stomach (as per directions) for the past 4 nights in a row

I only got a single low blood sugar alarm overnight during that time (which is more "normal for me") so thinking that first time was "coincidence" and most "probably" not a result of the GABA

Now again, preliminary, but in the past 4 nights I didn't get "more sleep" (track with a smart watch) - still get my "typical" 6'ish hours a night whether working or not

BUT what I did notice is that at least during those 4 nights that my DEEP SLEEP was greater than my LIGHT SLEEP (and going back in the records for months my deep was always considerably less than the light/shallow)

If that trend continues then that alone would justify the supplement to "ME" - Deeper/REM sleep provides a ton of metabolic benefit which over time should put extra downward pressure on blood sugar - particularly fasting numbers - so something I will certainly watch

Again, this is barely 4 days worth of (data) but at the moment it looks positive, does not seem to be having any negative effect (no tummy ache, headache etc) and I do have a huge 200 capsule bottle so I will try this for the next month or two before I make a final decision as to whether it's worth the 20 bucks a bottle or if it's just another "snake oil that we Wish worked"

I shall keep you posted

GABA, or gamma-aminobutyric acid, is a neurotransmitter that plays an important role in regulating brain activity. It is naturally produced in the brain and helps to inhibit the activity of neurons, which can help to reduce anxiety and promote feelings of calm and relaxation.

Some people choose to take GABA supplements to help manage anxiety or promote relaxation. However, the research on the effectiveness of GABA supplements is mixed, and more studies are needed to determine whether they are truly effective for these purposes.

While GABA supplements are generally considered safe, they may interact with certain medications or cause side effects in some people. Therefore, it is important to speak with your healthcare provider before taking GABA supplements or any other dietary supplements, especially if you have a medical condition or are taking medication.

It is also worth noting that there are many other effective ways to manage anxiety and promote relaxation, such as practicing mindfulness, engaging in regular exercise, getting enough sleep, and seeking support from a mental health professional. These approaches may be more effective than taking supplements for some people

Gaba transmitters in the brain 🧠 frontal lobe control thoughts and emotions. Natural Gaba which we all produce as well as melatonin and magnesium through our diets and supplements only add to the amount of Gaba in our system. You need something that binds Gaba an limits its reuptake. If you're struggling with sleep may I recommend Doxyline Succinate. It's a sleep aid that doesn't cause drowsiness the following morning. Available on eBay. It works.

@A DiabetesTeam Member another one I had never heard of

So it's another amino acid found in naturals (like tea) that is supposed to have similar effect to the GABA

I see listed helping with anxiety, stress and insomnia

No known side effects (always a good thing)

A study found that taking L-Theanine with Coffee (natures perfect food) really heightens your ability to focus on a task - so might have to study that one 😁

And it is an anti-oxidant which (may) have some positive blood sugar effect (there is still some argument in the medical/scientific community as to whether or not Type 2 is an "inflammatory" metabolic disorder or simply a metabolic disorder - if the former then any anti-oxidant would be postive)

But there is caffeine in it (since it is sourced from tea or mushrooms) and for those sensitive, it could cause some stomach upset OR have the opposite effect if you end up "wide eyed" at night if you even "sniff a coffee" 😁