## Sleep and Diabetes: Uncovering the Link
At the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Annual Meeting in Madrid, scientists presented groundbreaking research on the link between sleep and diabetes complications. The study revealed that too much sleep can increase the risk of microvascular damage by up to 31% in diabetic patients, while insufficient sleep can heighten this risk by 38%. Common diabetes-related complications include kidney failure and blindness. Experts recommend an ideal sleep duration of 7 to 9 hours per day.
During the research, scientists monitored the sleep patterns and health outcomes of 400 volunteers, who had been living with diabetes for over three years. Results showed that the negative impact of irregular sleep increased with age. Approximately 20% of people with diabetes develop kidney problems, which may lead to dialysis or kidney transplantation. Moreover, blood vessel issues caused by poor sleep can result in high blood pressure, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Experts recommend an ideal sleep duration of 7 to 9 hours per day.
The study also found that, in newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetes patients, both short and long sleep durations were associated with a higher rate of blood vessel disease. Improving sleep quality can bring significant health benefits to people with Type 2 diabetes.
Recent findings from a study published in BMJ Open further elucidate the connection between sleep and health. Scientists discovered that individuals with unhealthy sleep habits are at a higher risk of developing glaucoma, a condition that can lead to vision loss if left untreated.
Unhealthy sleep habits are linked to a higher risk of developing glaucoma.
At Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, the research team conducted an extensive survey and found that sleeping less can accelerate kidney function decline. Specifically, women who slept less than 5 hours per night had a 65% higher risk of kidney function decline compared to those who slept 7 to 8 hours.
Dr. Ciaran McMullan, the lead researcher and a lecturer in medicine, expressed concern: “This is particularly alarming as our average sleep duration has significantly decreased over the past 20 years.” Previously, Americans averaged 8 hours of sleep per night, but this has now dropped to around 6.5 hours and continues to trend downward.
These findings underscore the importance of maintaining a consistent and adequate sleep schedule, not only to improve quality of life but also to safeguard overall health.
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