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Through-the-Wall Blood Sampling Method to Minimize Sleep Disruption in Clinical Settings
Published on: June 13, 2025
Sleep and Metabolic Syndrome
Eileen R Chasens1, Christopher C Imes2, Jacob K Kariuki1
1School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, 3500 Victoria Street, Suite 415, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA.
Abstract:
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) refers to the clustering of risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes, including central adiposity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and hyperglycemia. During the past 20 years, there have been parallel and epidemic increases in MetS and impaired sleep. This article describes evidence on the association between MetS and short sleep duration, circadian misalignment, insomnia, and sleep apnea. Potential mechanisms where impaired sleep desynchronizes and worsens metabolic control and interventions to improve sleep and potentially improve MetS are presented.
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