How Sleepless Nights Could Lead A Man To Diabetes?

Research has found that men who suffer sleepless nights run double the risk of contracting diabetes.

The link with Type 2 diabetes, the most common form, held firm even when factors such as weight, smoking and exercise were taken into account.

Researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden tracked the health of more than 5,000 middle-aged men and women for up to ten years.

The volunteers, none of whom had diabetes at the start, filled in questionnaires about levels of stress. They were told symptoms included insomnia, apathy, anxiety and fatigue.

Analysis showed that the most stressed-out men were more than twice as likely to develop Type 2 diabetes.

It is thought stress may raise the risk of diabetes by disrupting the production of hormones. People worn out by lack of sleep may also be less likely to exercise.

The link applied only to men, the journal Diabetic Medicine reports, possibly because they bottle up their feelings more than women.

Going for a stroll can help keep Type 2 diabetes under control, a Newcastle University study found. Walking an extra 45 minutes a day helps stabilize blood sugar levels, the Diabetes UK-funded research showed.

Source: DailyMail