Sleep Well

The Science Numerous studies suggest that not getting enough sleep and/or having interrupted sleep may worsen control of diabetes and increase overeating, says Carol Touma, M.D., an endocrinologist who focuses on sleep research and metabolism at the University of Chicago. In recent years, a connection has been drawn between people who are overweight and have prediabetes or type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea. Three-quarters of people with type 2 diabetes have sleep apnea, which causes brief interruptions in breathing during sleep that disturb sleep patterns. In the Trenches Work on getting a sufficient amount of deep sleep to feel rested. This may require you to think about your routine and how you unwind and ready your body for sleep. If you consistently wake up feeling tired and just dont feel you are getting good sleep, talk to your health care provider about being tested for sleep apnea. Two healthy lifestyle actions can improve your sleep quality moving more and losing a few pounds.