Related Experiment Video
Updated: Oct 20, 2025
06:39
Through-the-Wall Blood Sampling Method to Minimize Sleep Disruption in Clinical Settings
Published on: June 13, 2025
182
Childhood diabetes and sleep.
Alexandra D Monzon1, Susana R Patton2, Dorit Koren3
1Department of Psychology and Applied Behavioral Science, Clinical Child Psychology Program, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, USA.
Pediatric Pulmonology
|September 10, 2021
Summary
Sleep disturbances impact glucose metabolism in children and adolescents. This review examines the links between sleep issues, obesity, insulin resistance, and Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Endocrinology
- Sleep Medicine
- Metabolic Disorders
Background:
- Sleep duration (insufficient/excessive) and sleep apnea are linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and Type 2 diabetes in youth.
- Type 1 diabetes is associated with sleep disturbances due to glycemic fluctuations and technology use.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically review pediatric literature on sleep and glucose homeostasis.
- To explore the pathophysiology connecting sleep and diabetes in children and adolescents.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of published pediatric studies.
- Analysis of epidemiologic and qualitative data.
- Synthesis of pathophysiological mechanisms.
Main Results:
- Emerging evidence links altered sleep patterns to metabolic dysfunction in pediatric populations.
- Glycemic variability and diabetes management technologies affect sleep in Type 1 diabetes.
Conclusions:
- Sleep plays a crucial role in glucose regulation during childhood and adolescence.
- Understanding these links is vital for managing diabetes and metabolic health in youth.
Related Concept Videos
01:15Diabetes: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Complications
1.3K
For most patients, experiencing several weeks of polyuria, polydipsia, fatigue, and significant weight loss may indicate the presence of diabetes. Furthermore, adults displaying the phenotypic appearance of type 2 diabetes (particularly those who are obese and not initially insulin-requiring), may have islet cell autoantibodies, suggesting autoimmune-mediated β cell destruction and a diagnosis of latent autoimmune diabetes of adults (LADA). The categorization of glucose homeostasis is...
1.3K
01:20Pathophysiology of Diabetes
2.1K
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia. The four categories of diabetes are type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, other specific types of diabetes, and gestational diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes is characterized by autoimmune-mediated destruction of pancreatic β cells, with environmental factors potentially triggering this process in genetically susceptible individuals. Despite many not having a family history, certain genes increase susceptibility,...
Type 1 diabetes is characterized by autoimmune-mediated destruction of pancreatic β cells, with environmental factors potentially triggering this process in genetically susceptible individuals. Despite many not having a family history, certain genes increase susceptibility,...
2.1K
01:22Diabetes Mellitus: Overview and Type I Subtype
3.8K
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood glucose levels due to inadequate insulin production, insulin resistance, or both. The condition affects millions worldwide and can significantly impact their health and quality of life.
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. As a result, the body is unable to produce sufficient insulin, and individuals with...
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. As a result, the body is unable to produce sufficient insulin, and individuals with...
3.8K
01:22Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2 and Gestational
3.4K
Type 2 diabetes, characterized by insulin resistance, arises when the insulin receptors on cells lose responsiveness to insulin, diminishing the cell's capacity to take up glucose, resulting in elevated blood glucose levels. To receive a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes, a series of blood glucose tests are necessary to assess whether the blood glucose falls within normal parameters. If the result is out of the normal range, a patient may be diagnosed as prediabetic or diabetic, depending on the...
3.4K
01:13Insufficient Sleep and Sleep Deprivation
304
Insufficient sleep refers to not getting the recommended amount of sleep for optimal functioning, even if it's just slightly less than needed. Sleep insufficiency may occur due to lifestyle choices, such as staying up late for social events or work, resulting in routinely getting less sleep than required. For example, consistently sleeping 6 hours when the body needs 7-9 hours can lead to cumulative effects on health and well-being.
Sleep deprivation is a more severe form of sleep loss...
Sleep deprivation is a more severe form of sleep loss...
304
01:19Psychoneuroimmunology: Diabetes and Cancer
93
Chronic stress has been linked to both the onset and progression of serious health conditions, including Type 2 diabetes and cancer. Type 2 diabetes, a widespread chronic illness, is closely associated with obesity and insulin resistance, both of which often worsen under stress. Studies indicate that men experiencing high levels of chronic stress face a 45% higher risk of developing diabetes compared to those with minimal stress. Stress triggers physiological responses that elevate blood...
93