Lack of Sleep and Diabetes

Source: Sleep Foundation

Diabetes affects more than 30 million people in the U.S. and is the seventh leading cause of death. The most common form of diabetes, type 2 diabetes, is a chronic disease that develops due to insulin resistance.

Diabetes and sleep are intricately connected, and many people with type 2 diabetes experience poor sleep quality or insomnia. The good news is that careful attention to diet, exercise, and blood sugar levels can make a world of difference to sleep quality and, in turn, to overall health.

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