Insulin Resistance Linked to Insomnia

May 3, 2011

Sleep, Insomnia, Insulin Levels

New research by the clinical journal Diabetes Care reveals that insulin resistance may be linked to insomnia in healthy adults. The study shows that even a single night of sleep deprivation is enough to throw off your body’s blood sugar levels. An article at FYI Living states that, “Although the negative effects of chronic sleep deprivation on insulin resistance were previously documented, a team of Dutch researchers found that even one night without sufficient sleep has an impact on insulin levels.”

The data collected reveals “partial sleep restriction during only a single night reduces insulin sensitivity by 19-25%” emphasizing the argument that average adults need at least seven hours of sleep per night for their bodies to function normally. This study also amplifies the previous discovery that people who habitually sleep fewer than six hours a night are 4.5 times more likely to elevate irregular blood sugar levels.

With the acknowledgement that the average American’s hours of sleep per night continues to decrease, it is extremely important for healthy adult individuals, particularly those at risk for developing diabetes, to get a quality amount of sleep each and every night.

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