Sleep Apnea & Diabetes News
Check out expert insights, the latest research, and up-to-date news about how diabetes and sleep apnea are connected.
Diabetes & Sleep Apnea: A Guide for Educators
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Diabetes Educators are encouraged to evaluate sleep health in those with diabetes and refer them to sleep medicine or qualified behavioral health professionals. While the challenges of promoting healthy sleep and managing diabetes remain, proactive advocacy and support from diabetes educators play a pivotal role in the lives of their patients.
Sleep Apnea & METABOLISM Explained
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Sleep apnea is an increasingly common sleep disorder characterized by intermittent disruptions in breathing during sleep. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), the most prevalent type of sleep apnea, is characterized by an upper airway obstruction, which reduces the amount of air that reaches the lungs. Morning headaches, daytime mental fogginess, and the characteristic snoring…
In depth look at Sleep Apnea and Diabetes
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Even when you’re sleeping, your body’s systems continue working hard to make sure everything runs healthfully and smoothly. During an apnea episode, the loss of air triggers a domino effect within your body. Your cardiovascular system, nervous system and hormonal systems all go into high gear. As the body works frantically to stabilize, normal processes..
The Connection Between Diabetes and Sleep Apnea
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Not sleeping well at night is more than just a nuisance. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, sleep is a basic human need, like eating or drinking water. Sleep supports essential brain and nervous system functioning, allowing the body to recover from illness and stress. And most of us are not getting the sleep we need to live healthy, full lives.
BetterNight - Diabetic Patients & Practitioners
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Sleep medicine now acknowledges the bidirectional relationship between diabetes and obstructive sleep apnea, with BetterNight's telehealth solution aiding diabetes educators and endocrinologists in improving patient care. Up to 48% of those with Type 2 diabetes also have sleep apnea, which negatively impacts blood sugar levels…
The Costs OF Comorbid Sleep Conditions
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According to the American Sleep Apnea Association, of the 22 million Americans who have sleep apnea, 80 percent remain undiagnosed. This growing health crisis is further complicated by its severe comorbidities, which include heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension. The American Association of Sleep Medicine estimates that untreated sleep apnea costs $30 billion annually in increased…
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