2 Ways Your Sleep Habits Could Be Putting You at Risk for Diabetes!

You might have heard it before: getting enough sleep is crucial for your health. But did you know that both too little and too much sleep can increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes? According to a recent study published in the journal Diabetologia, maintaining a consistent sleep schedule is particularly important for reducing this risk. The Impact of Sleep Duration on Diabetes Risk Researchers have found that fluctuating between sleeping too little and too much significantly raises your chances of developing type 2 diabetes. This study analyzed the long-term sleep patterns of over 36,000 adults from 12 southeastern states in the United States. A notable 62 percent of these participants were Black, highlighting the diverse demographic involved in this research. Key Findings: Extreme Changes in Sleep Patterns: If you start by sleeping too little and then switch to sleeping too much, your risk of diabetes increases by 51 percent compared to those who maintain a regular sleep pattern. Opposite Sleep Pattern Changes: Starting with too much sleep and later reducing it significantly raises your diabetes risk by 45 percent. The Importance of Consistent Sleep Schedules The findings underscore the critical role of sleep health, especially during midlife. As...