What is Diabetes
Research indicates that obstructive sleep apnea and type 2 diabetes are two prevalent medical conditions with significant associated morbidity and mortality.
Abstract
Diabetes affects 25.8 million people, or about 8 percent of the U.S. population. It is the seventh leading cause of death and a leading cause of blindness, kidney failure, and amputations. It is also a significant contributor to heart attacks and strokes. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of the disease, affecting between 90 percent and 95 percent of the 24 million people in the United States with diabetes. Research indicates that obstructive sleep apnea and type 2 diabetes are two prevalent medical conditions with significant associated morbidity and mortality. Besides making it difficult to sleep, sleep apnea increases stress on the body, causing blood sugar levels to rise.