Does Obstructive sleep apnea affect my emotions and my dreams?
Does poor sleep increase my body weight?
Do you seem to be gaining weight and can’t shift it? Is it possible that you have poor sleep – is it possible that you have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Exactly how a lack of sleep affects our ability to control our weight and has a lot to do with our hormones.
Does Obstructive Sleep Apnea cause Sexual Dysfunction?
Sleep disordered breathing (SDB) has the potential to cause sleep deprivation, fatigue, stress, and remains a potential cause of erectile dysfunction in men, as the effect on the normal production of testosterone during healthy sleep which can result in poor erections and decreased libido.
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Does Obstructive sleep apnea cause type 2 diabetes?
Increased self or family incidence of diabetes (type 2). Type 1 diabetes is the insulin deficient type while the type 2 is the insulin resistant type. Not everyone who has SDB is obese although many are overweight.
Clearly there is a connection between overweight and obesity and type 2 diabetes, yet regular snoring and OSA are independently associated with alterations in glucose metabolism and what is termed the ‘metabolic syndrome’ – those with SDB appear to be risk factors for the development-of, and ineffective treatment of, type 2 diabetes. Continue reading “Does Obstructive sleep apnea cause type 2 diabetes?”
Silent Stroke?
