Treating diabetics for sleep apnea has potential to improve overall health

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Diabetics are nine times as likely to suffer from sleep apnea, a breathing disorder that occurs during the sleep cycle and can cause serious health problems when untreated. In a recent study at the University of Illinois-Chicago, researchers found that treating diabetic for sleep apnea lead to a significant drop in blood glucose levels – which could potentially cut the risk of developing heart and kidney problems by 6-12 percent. The study suggests that people with diabetes be routinely tested and treated for sleep apnea as part of their glucose-maintenance regimen.

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