Implication of Diabetes –Sleep Apnea
December 2, 2008 by rainier
Many men with type 2 diabetes also suffer from obstructive sleep apnea or OSA, a breathing disorder where the airway is blocked when the mouth and throat relax during sleep, often for more than 10 seconds. Typically OSA is accompanied by loud snoring. Your family or partner may have talked to you about your snoring, how it is keeping them awake at night. Or maybe your partner has shared a few jokes about your snoring on the couch after dinner.
It is important to know that sleep apnea is much more than keeping your loved one awake at night; it can be dangerous to your health.Untreated sleep apnea can increase your risk of having high blood pressure and even having a heart attack or stroke. Sleep apnea can also increase the risk of diabetes and the risk for work-related accidents and driving accidents. Although anyone can have sleep apnea, the greater risk factors include:
* Being male
* S moking
* Being Overweight or obese
If you are tired all the time and your partner complains that you snore like a freight train, you should talk to your health care provider about testing to determine if you suffer from sleep apnea.
I did not know that type 2 diabetes was related to Sleep Apnea. Thanks for the information
Really great contribution. I think, Sleep apnea is a common lack of the required amount of sleep. This may arise as a result of sleep disorders. Now most of the peoples are facing this kind of problem. Sleep is as important to the human body as food and water. Use relaxation techniques to help you fall asleep quickly. Purposefully go to bed earlier each night. Don’t smoke or drink alcoholic or caffeinated beverages in the hours before bedtime. Improve your sleeping environment in any way you can.