Diabetes, now for sure! Little sleep also increases the risk of contracting type 2

According to research, sleeping little and badly is closely related to the risk of developing type 2 diabetes

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According to research, sleeping little and badly is closely related to the risk of developing type 2 diabetes

Uno study analyzed how the lack of sleep could increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and other metabolic pathologies. The reason is related to the release of stress hormones, such as cortisol, which in turn could cause insulin resistance and thus raise blood sugar levels. 

If you haven't slept well for some time, you may be at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. in fact, just like unhealthy food, lifestyle and obesity, lack of sleep also increases the risk of contracting this metabolic disorder. Sleep is as essential to our health as nutrition and exercise.

Lack of sleep increases cortisol, and this hormone in turn increases the desire for foods and drinks that are high in sugar and carbohydrates; all of this causes weight gain, which in the long run could lead to the development of type II diabetes. Furthermore, inadequate sleep also reduces the levels ofleptin hormone, which helps control carbohydrate metabolism.

So how do you know if you are getting enough sleep? According to theAmerican Academy of Sleep Medicine and Sleep Research Society, adults should sleep at least 7 hours a night. (Read also: Sleep: Are you getting enough sleep? How to calculate when you should go to bed)

Daytime sleepiness and the feeling of extreme tiredness during the day are characteristic signs of poor rest; other symptoms They include:

• slowed thinking
• reduced attention span
• worsened memory
• lack of energy
• mood swings including feelings of stress, anxiety or irritability.

avoid the risk of type 2 diabetes Due to not sleeping, it is important to practice good sleep hygiene and, above all, to maintain a regular bedtime, even on weekends.

Here are some tips that can help:

• keep the bedroom dark, quiet, relaxing and cool
• remove electronic devices from the bedroom
• do some physical activity during the day
• mentally relax and relax before going to sleep
• implement a routine that you prepare for bed, such as taking a shower or reading
• only go to bed when you are tired.

Here are the things to avoid:

• avoid the use of caffeine, alcohol or nicotine especially in the evening
• avoid naps after 15pm and long naps, as they will make you less tired when it's time for bed.

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