Sleep Deprivation And Increased Risk Of Diabetes Strikes Again
January 3, 2008 by Kendra James, RN
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
How many times before have I mentioned the importance of sleep and your bodies ability to regulate glucose? A few at least. There is yet further proof to this theory and I have been holding off writing about it due to it being somewhat repetitive, but I have seen it so frequently that I think it is worth another mention.
The US team discovered that volunteers who were roused whenever they were about to fall into the deepest sleep developed insulin resistance. This inability of the body to recognize normal insulin signals leads to high blood sugar levels, weight gain and, eventually, even type 2 diabetes.
Personally, I have been in trouble from the start. My kids are such horrible sleepers and my hubby and I have not slept through the night in 7 years. Not to mention that a pin drop wakes me at night! Ugh…
On to science… How would the researchers use this information for good you ask? Yes, it does indeed have some importance.
“The current evidence suggests that strategies to improve sleep duration and quality should be considered as a potential intervention to prevent or delay the development of type 2 diabetes in at-risk populations.”
I know I already have diabetes but I worry that my lack of sleep could further my resistance to insulin. I need to get some serious zzz’s! And maybe it will make those dark circles go bye bye while I am at it!
via bbc.uk
