Sleep Apnea in Type 2 Diabetes

IN BRIEF Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) alters glucose metabolism, promotes insulin resistance, and is associated with development of type 2 diabetes. Obesity is a key moderator of the effect of OSA on type 2 diabetes. However, chronic exposure to intermittent hypoxia and other pathophysiological effects of OSA affect glucose metabolism directly, and treatment of OSA can improve glucose homeostasis.

Source: Diabetes Spectrum - February 16, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Doumit, J.; Prasad, B. Tags: From Research to Practice Source Type: research