4.4 million UK diabetics face increased microvascular damage risk due to irregular sleep patterns; excessive sleep increases it by 31%, insufficient sleep by 38%.
4.4 million people with diabetes in the UK are at increased risk of microvascular damage, which can lead to blindness and kidney failure, due to irregular sleep patterns. A Danish study of 400 people recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes found that excessive sleep can increase microvascular damage by 31%, while insufficient sleep can increase it by 38%. Researchers recommend a daily sleep duration of 7-9 hours for optimal health.
July 15, 2024
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