Sleep disturbances can be detrimental to health. It can also put at risk of Type 2 diabetes. Here is what experts have to say.
Updated: August 6, 2024 11:13 AM IST By Edited by Balancing job, social and family demands exposes individuals to disrupted sleep schedules. However, the shift and change in the sleep pattern can have several health complications, including an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Sleep is critical to the body’s repair process and lack of sleep causes hormonal disturbances.
Patterns of sleep that are irregular affect the circadian rhythm which is the natural physiological cycle in the body including metabolism. Understanding the Connection “Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition characterized by the lack of insulin effectiveness in the body cells as they are not sensitive to insulin. This causes a rise in blood sugar levels and over some time may lead to serious health issues,” Tejashwini Deepak, MD, FACE, FEDM, Apollo Spectra Hospital, Bangalore explained speaking exclusively with India.
com. Lack of proper sleep cycle might be a factor leading to the onset of this disease. The Role of Circadian Rhythms Circadian rhythms are physical, mental and behavioral changes that cycle approximately every 24 hours and are retained by biological processes such as the sleep-wake cycle.
This rhythm is preserved by regular sleep regimes that allow the body to perform its functions at optimal levels. Hence issues such as shift working that disrupts the normal sleep-wake cycle can affect metabolism and insulin sensitivity. How Irregular Sleep Affects Health? Tips for Better Sleep Here are some steps to achieve better sleep and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes: By practicing regular sleep and adopting healthy sleep habits, the long-term effects and chances of this chronic disease can be prevented which will help in boosting metabolic health and diabetes prevention.
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