{"id":255,"date":"2020-02-18T14:31:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-18T14:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sleepdunwoody.com\/blog\/?p=255"},"modified":"2021-01-27T18:45:08","modified_gmt":"2021-01-27T18:45:08","slug":"type-2-diabetes-sleep-apnea-dunwoody","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sleepdunwoody.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/18\/type-2-diabetes-sleep-apnea-dunwoody\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Know: Type 2 Diabetes and Sleep Apnea"},"content":{"rendered":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-258\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sleepdunwoody.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/sleep-apnea-dunwoody-1.jpeg\" alt=\"sleep apnea dunwoody\" width=\"770\" height=\"auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sleepdunwoody.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/sleep-apnea-dunwoody-1.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/www.sleepdunwoody.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/sleep-apnea-dunwoody-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sleepdunwoody.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/sleep-apnea-dunwoody-1-768x513.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s well-recognized in medical circles that obstructive sleep apnea and type 2 diabetes are connected. In fact, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/c-7npsfqifvt34x24x78x78x78x2etugnx2epsh.g00.everydayhealth.com\/g00\/3_c-7x78x78x78.fwfszebzifbmui.dpn_\/c-7NPSFQIFVT34x24iuuqtx3ax2fx2fx78x78x78.tugn.pshx2fgnivcx2fgn3124x2fkvmzx2fbmwbi503.qeg_$\/$\/$\/$\/$?i10c.ua=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one study <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">published in Family Medicine found that people with type 2 diabetes have a nearly 50 percent chance of also having this sleep disorder.<\/span>\n\n<!--more-->\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But this connection is lesser known among the general public, it seems. It\u2019s a problem that is mirrored by the lack of awareness surrounding sleep apnea overall, as the American Sleep Apnea Association estimates that 80 percent of moderate to severe cases are undiagnosed.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, our goal is to dispel some of that ambiguity. We\u2019ll dive into the links between the two disorders and what symptoms to look out for if you or a loved one have<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. <\/span>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Diabetes and Sleep Apnea Are Connected<\/span><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The human body is a collection of interlocking systems, all working together and influencing each other every moment of every day. This is why, in many cases, an issue within one part of the body can lead to issues in another part. This fact is especially notable when it comes to obstructive sleep apnea and type 2 diabetes, as the two conditions share many common symptoms, such as:<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesity<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mood swings<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shared comorbidities like cardiovascular disease<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep apnea sufferers experience a cessation in breathing during the night, which causes a tremendous amount of stress to the body and makes the functions that control blood sugar levels far less effective. On the flip side, diabetics also have trouble sleeping due to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somnosure.com\/blog\/relationship-between-sleep-apnea-and-diabetes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high glucose levels<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at night, which means frequent trips to the bathroom and a lack of quality sleep. Additionally, poor lifestyle habits (like not getting enough exercise and excess dietary intake) are risk factors that can lead to either condition. Specifically for those with type 2 diabetes, weight concentrated around the neck can lead to the airway becoming obstructed during sleep, causing breathing to stop and start repeatedly.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) also states that sleep apnea can lead to more insulin resistance and glucose intolerance <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">independent <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of obesity or other lifestyle factors. It appears that the two conditions are innately connected. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These facts are reflected in the numbers. According to the NCBI, \u201cUp to 83% of patients with type 2 diabetes suffer from unrecognized obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and increasing severity of OSA is associated with worsening glucose control.\u201d <\/span>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to Ask Yourself If You Suffer from Diabetes<\/span><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes is an often-discussed condition, and the symptoms of type 2 are generally well known: \u00a0increased hunger and thirst, frequent urination, and fatigue, to name a few. In contrast, obstructive sleep apnea is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/18398630\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">most commonly <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">undiagnosed <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleep disorder and chronic disease in Western society<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, and find yourself often struggling to fall and stay asleep, ask yourself these questions: <\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIs my bed partner often woken up by my snoring during the night?\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cDo I ever wake up in the middle of the night with a gasping or choking sound?\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cDo I often feel irritable throughout the day or suffer from anxiety and mood swings?\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cDo I feel sleepy during routine tasks, such as working or driving?\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cDo I have a large neck for my body type?\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAm I overweight for my age and height?\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The answers to these questions might indicate that you do indeed suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, which could be making your diabetes much harder to control. If you answered \u201cyes\u201d to one or more of these questions, your next step should be to consult with a doctor. \u00a0<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To learn more about how type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea are connected or to talk about your options for sleep apnea treatment, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepdunwoody.com\/contact-us.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact us today<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at Sleep Better, Georgia to get the answers for your long-term health needs. <\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It\u2019s well-recognized in medical circles that obstructive sleep apnea and type 2 diabetes are connected. In fact, one study published in Family Medicine found that people with type 2 diabetes have a nearly 50 percent chance of also having this sleep disorder. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepdunwoody.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/18\/type-2-diabetes-sleep-apnea-dunwoody\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-255","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What to Know: Type 2 Diabetes and Sleep Apnea - Sleep Better Georgia<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Type 2 diabetes and obstructive sleep apnea share many common symptoms, like obesity and chronic fatigue. 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