A recent study found that people with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes who sleep for short or long periods are more likely to experience blood vessel damage, leading to complications. Microvascular issues like retinopathy and nephropathy are common in type 2 diabetes, and sleep duration may influence their development. The study, which measured sleep duration using wearable devices, showed that both short and long sleep durations were associated with a higher prevalence of microvascular damage, with short sleep linked to a 2.6 times increased risk and long sleep a 2.3 times increased risk. Age also played a role, with older individuals at higher risk. Lifestyle changes, including sleep interventions, may be beneficial for patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Sleep duration linked to blood vessel damage in patients with type 2 diabetes
