Monday, January 27, 2014

Sleep Deprivation Raises Diabetes Risk

Sleep Deprivation Raises Diabetes Risk

Poor sleep is strongly linked to increased risk for Type 2 diabetes. The two problems -- which have been referred to as twin epidemics -- present serious public health risks in the United States and worldwide. Sleep problems are also linked to risk for obesity , a primary risk factor for diabetes, and to metabolic syndrome , a condition that often precedes diabetes. Research has indicated that sleep deprivation disrupts glucose metabolism, the process by which the body regulates...Read More
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