Does lack of sleep cause diabetes?

Cleve Clin J Med. 2011 Aug;78(8):549-58. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.78a.10165.

Abstract

Several lines of evidence indicate that chronic lack of sleep may contribute to the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Adequate sleep and good sleep hygiene should be included among the goals of a healthy lifestyle, especially for patients with diabetes. We urge clinicians to recommend at least 7 hours of uninterrupted sleep per night as part of a healthy lifestyle.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Circadian Rhythm
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / etiology*
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / metabolism
  • Glucose Intolerance / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Obesity / complications
  • Risk
  • Sleep / physiology
  • Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / complications
  • Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / metabolism
  • Sleep Wake Disorders / complications*
  • Sleep Wake Disorders / metabolism