Prevalence of undiagnosed glucose intolerance and type 2 diabetes in patients with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

ConclusionIn this population of overweight and obese patients with moderate and severe OSAS, 66% of patients had diabetes or glucose intolerance and 28% were newly diagnosed. Diabetes and glucose intolerance were not related to OSAS severity, contrary to insulin resistance. These data suggest that there is value in systematic screening for glucose metabolism disorders in all patients with moderate and severe OSAS.
Source: Sleep and Breathing - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research