{"id":1862,"date":"2026-04-23T13:18:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T13:18:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sleepdunwoody.com\/blog\/?p=1862"},"modified":"2026-05-04T13:21:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T13:21:48","slug":"prediabetes-and-sleep-apnea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sleepdunwoody.com\/blog\/2026\/04\/23\/prediabetes-and-sleep-apnea\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding the Connection Between Sleep Apnea and Prediabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sleepdunwoody.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/AdobeStock_86397801-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Man sitting on bed looking concerned\" class=\"wp-image-1863\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepdunwoody.com\/what-is-sleep-apnea.html\">Sleep apnea<\/a> is already a dire threat to your overall well-being, but it can be an even more serious issue if you happen to be prediabetic. Studies have found that the quality of your sleep could end up having a significant impact on your chances of developing type 2 diabetes. To help you protect your health, here\u2019s a closer look at the relationship between prediabetes and sleep apnea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Exactly are Sleep Apnea and Prediabetes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that is estimated to affect around 30 million people in the United States. When you have sleep apnea, you experience frequent interruptions in your breathing while you\u2019re asleep. Said interruptions can cause your brain to briefly wake your body up, thus disrupting the sleep cycle. Untreated sleep apnea can cause you to feel very tired during your waking hours, and it can put you at a higher risk for heart problems and other health issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, having prediabetes means that your blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to qualify as diabetic. Generally speaking, prediabetes doesn\u2019t cause any serious symptoms. However, the condition could put you at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes if it isn\u2019t properly managed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can Sleep Apnea Impact Prediabetes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The sleep deprivation associated with sleep apnea can have an effect on blood sugar. If you don\u2019t get enough quality sleep, it can lead to increased insulin resistance, which can cause blood sugar levels to go up. In other words, if you\u2019re already prediabetic, then sleep apnea could potentially make the problem even more difficult to manage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Should You Do About Sleep Apnea and Prediabetes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Having your sleep apnea treated by an expert can go a long way toward lowering the risk of prediabetes progressing to type 2 diabetes. In many cases, this might involve wearing a personalized <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepdunwoody.com\/oral-appliance-therapy.html\">oral appliance<\/a>. When you wear one of these devices to bed, it repositions your lower jaw in order to keep your airway open, which can reduce the chances of your breathing being interrupted throughout the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to keeping your prediabetes under control, your top priority should be to lower your blood sugar levels. This typically involves making adjustments to your diet, exercising more often, and losing weight. Be sure to talk to your regular physician to see what they recommend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The important thing to remember is that even if you\u2019re prediabetic, sleep apnea does not automatically guarantee that you will develop type 2 diabetes. If you\u2019re proactive about getting the care you need, you\u2019ll be able to protect your overall health and start enjoying better rest at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Jeff Rodgers has been in private practice for more than two decades. He holds Diplomate status with the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine and the American Sleep and Breathing Academy. He specializes in dental sleep medicine, and he has been able to help many patients get their sleep-disordered breathing under control with comfortable, customized oral appliances. If you\u2019re in need of sleep apnea treatment, you can schedule an appointment with Dr. Rodgers at Sleep Better Georgia in Dunwoody by visiting his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepdunwoody.com\/request-an-appointment.html\">website<\/a> or calling (770) 394-4310.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Sleep apnea is already a dire threat to your overall well-being, but it can be an even more serious issue if you happen to be prediabetic. Studies have found that the quality of your sleep could end up having a significant impact on your chances of developing type 2 diabetes. 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