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Sleep and diabetes connection
Can too little sleep increase my risk of diabetes?
(23 Jan 2008)
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Sleep Disruptions May Increase the Risk of Diabetes
A new study just released by the University of Chicago Medical Center suggests that chronic sleep disruptions may actually impair the body’s ability to regulate glucose levels and can lead to Type II diabetes. This form of diabetes is the most common and can be caused by a poor diet, lack of exercise and now possibly not getting good, restful sleep.
During the experiment conducted by the University, researchers found that when sleepers were disrupted in the deepest sleep period, the body had a reduction in the ability to regulate blood sugar by 25 percent. In addition, this study was not conducted on just overweight people or people who were already at risk for developing diabetes—it was conducted on people between the ages of 20-31 and all were in good health and a normal weight range. When the sleep experiment was conducted, the researchers found the results after only three days.
With this information in mind, you may want to make sure that you get a good night sleep each and every night. In order to sleep well at night, there are several things you can do. First of all,
- Reduce distractions in your home. If you have pets that typically wake you are night, then consider other sleeping arrangements for your pet.
- Children often wake parents at night, and while this is unavoidable at certain ages, it is important that your children learn to sleep through the night and in their own beds.
- Make sure your bed is comfortable and maintains a good temperature throughout the night. Many people sleep better when the bedroom is cool and dark.
- You will also want to watch what you eat and drink right before bed. Avoid spicy foods and caffeine up to three hours before you turn the lights off. This can help you sleep through the night. Instead of drinking a soda or coffee, indulge yourself in a relaxing cup of tea (with no caffeine).
Sleep is always important, but now that researchers know that poor sleep may contribute to diabetes, make sure you get a good rest every night.
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answered by A K on 23 Jan 2008, 5:46:22
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