More Evidence for Links between Diabetes and Sleep Disorders

clipped from www.medicalnewstoday.com "Restricting sleep to four hours a night for only a few days causes abnormal glucose metabolism, suggesting the mechanism for increased rates of diabetes in sleep deprived individuals," says Dr. Epstein. "Additionally, sleep disorders that disrupt sleep, such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), also increase the likelihood of developing diabetes. Treating the sleep disorders improves glucose metabolism and diabetes control. These studies underscore the fact that sleep is integral to good health "Sleep loss has significant effects on the endocrine system, which is responsible for the release and inhibition of various substances, including insulin," says Dr. Arand. - Measured sleep predicts changes in glucose metabolism. This finding is consistent with experimental research suggesting that sleep affects risk of diabetes.