Obstructive sleep apnea and type 2 diabetes: interacting epidemics
E Tasali, B Mokhlesi, E Van Cauter - Chest, 2008 - Elsevier
Type 2 diabetes is a major public health concern with high morbidity, mortality, and health-
care costs. Recent reports have indicated that the majority of patients with type 2 diabetes
also have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). There is compelling evidence that OSA is a
significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease and mortality. Rapidly accumulating data
from both epidemiologic and clinical studies suggest that OSA is also independently
associated with alterations in glucose metabolism and places patients at an increased risk of …
care costs. Recent reports have indicated that the majority of patients with type 2 diabetes
also have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). There is compelling evidence that OSA is a
significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease and mortality. Rapidly accumulating data
from both epidemiologic and clinical studies suggest that OSA is also independently
associated with alterations in glucose metabolism and places patients at an increased risk of …