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The Link Between Sleeping and Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review
1College of Medicine, Shaqra University, Shaqra, SAU.
Cureus
|December 5, 2023
Summary
Adequate sleep is crucial for health. This study found that sleep problems and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) frequently coexist and impact each other, highlighting the need for screening T2DM patients for sleep disturbances.
Area of Science:
- Medical Research
- Endocrinology
- Sleep Medicine
Background:
- Sleep disorders affect many adults, potentially due to modern life stressors.
- Insufficient sleep impacts overall health, mood, and quality of life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and sleep disturbances.
- To assess the bidirectional impact of T2DM and sleep issues.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search using keywords across PubMed, PubMed Central, MEDLINE, and Cochrane Library.
- Screening of articles by title and abstract, followed by application of inclusion/exclusion criteria.
- Quality assessment and evaluation of eleven selected studies.
Main Results:
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus and sleep problems are frequently comorbid conditions.
- Sleep disturbances negatively affect T2DM patients' health, mood, and quality of life.
- Sleep issues like obstructive sleep apnea are risk factors for developing T2DM.
Conclusions:
- Sleep disturbances are common in T2DM patients and require clinical attention.
- Screening all T2DM patients for sleep disturbances is recommended as part of standard care.
- Sleep problems may be a significant risk factor for metabolic abnormalities, including T2DM.
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