New research shows that consistently getting less than six hours of sleep significantly impairs insulin sensitivity, increasing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes regardless of diet and exercise. The study monitored over 250,000 participants.
Researchers believe sleep deprivation disrupts hormonal regulation of blood sugar. ‘Sleep is not a luxury — it is essential metabolic maintenance,’ the lead researcher emphasized. Public health experts are calling for sleep health to be included in diabetes prevention guidelines.
Source: NYT Health
