Stanford/Packard Scientist Shows Body’s Circadian Rhythm Tightly Entwined With Blood Sugar Control

Scientists have long struggled to understand the body's biological clock. Its tick-tock wakes us up, reminds us to eat and tells us when to go to bed. But what sets that circadian rhythm? New research now shows that daily fluctuations in powerful hormones called glucocorticoids directly synchronize the biological clock as an integral part of our mechanism for regulating blood sugar. Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

People With Diabetic Nerve Pain Shows The Condition Significantly Impacts Daily Activities Such As Exercise And Sleep Yet Often Goes Untreated

In a new online survey, eighty-five percent of people who experience diabetic nerve pain said that their pain was one of the top three most bothersome complications of their diabetes. Despite the fact that people with diabetic nerve pain recognize the condition's impact on their lives and eighty-four percent of those surveyed said they have discussed the condition with a healthcare provider, just slightly less than half of respondents (49 percent) were treating their pain. Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Diabetes Risk May Be Increased By Insufficient Sleep

Short sleep times, experienced by many individuals in Westernized societies, may contribute to the development of insulin resistance and reduced glucose tolerance, which in turn may increase the long-term risk of diabetes, according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Diabetes: Long And Short Sleep Durations Are Associated With Increased Risk

According to a research abstract presented on Monday, June 8, at SLEEP 2009, the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, both long and short sleepers are at greater risk for diabetes. Individuals sleeping for more than eight hours per night may be particularly vulnerable. Results indicate that the adjusted odds ratio was 1.24 for diabetes associated with short sleep (five hours per night or less) and 1. Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Sleep Apnea Widely Undiagnosed Among Obese Type 2 Diabetics

Sleep apnea has long been known to be associated with obesity. But a new study published in the June issue of Diabetes Care finds that the disorder is widely undiagnosed among obese individuals with type 2 diabetes - nearly 87 percent of participants reported symptoms, but were never diagnosed. For those with untreated sleep apnea, it doesn't just mean their sleep is disrupted; existing research shows that it can also mean an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Link Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea And Diabetic Retinopathy

The eyes may be the window into the soul, but they may also contain important medical information. According to new research presented at the American Thoracic Society's 105th International Conference in San Diego on May 19, patients with diabetes who have retinopathy should also be screened for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). "We know from our earlier research that 23 percent of men with type 2 diabetes have OSA and this is under-recognized and under-treated," said Sophie D. Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Napping Increases Risk Of Diabetes

Taking regular lunchtime siestas could increase the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to the findings of a research study being presented this week at Diabetes UK's Annual Professional Conference in Glasgow. Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Napping Increases Risk Of Diabetes

Taking regular lunchtime siestas could increase the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to the findings of a research study being presented this week at Diabetes UK's Annual Professional Conference in Glasgow. Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Short Sleepers Could Have Higher Diabetes Risk

Researchers in the US found that people they described as "short sleepers", that is those who slept less than six hours a night were nearly five times more likely to develop abnormal levels of fasting blood sugar, a condition that can lead to type 2 diabetes. Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Short Sleepers Could Have Higher Diabetes Risk

Researchers in the US found that people they described as "short sleepers", that is those who slept less than six hours a night were nearly five times more likely to develop abnormal levels of fasting blood sugar, a condition that can lead to type 2 diabetes. Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin