If You Have Type 2 Diabetes and You Snore, You’ll Want to Read This!
Do you feel sleepy all day? Do you snore and even wake yourself up with a snort?
These are some of the symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
When someone with Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) has OSA, it causes higher blood sugar levels by worsening insulin resistance.¹ In fact, having OSA contributes to the development of T2DM.¹
Most people with T2DM who have OSA aren’t aware they have it and untreated OSA can increase Hemoglobin A1C levels as much as 3.7%!¹
How is OSA managed?
Treatment for OSA typically involves wearing a CPAP device overnight and losing weight if overweight.
Additional benefits reported of treating OSA in people with T2DM include¹:
Do I have OSA?
A sleep study can determine this. It’s a painless test done either in a sleep center or with a home device. Breathing, brain activity, heart rate, and body movements are monitored during a night of sleep and then analyzed to see if there are any issues.
Other Reasons to Be Checked
Having OSA increases your risk for other problems in addition to elevating blood sugar²:
