Archives of Internal Medicine recently published the results of a study investigating the effects of weight loss on OSA in obese patients who also have type 2 diabetes. While the combination of those three health complications might seem daunting, the study’s results are encouraging. Researchers report that weight loss can dramatically improve OSA symptoms. In fact, results generally show that weight loss is directly correlated to OSA improvement: more weight loss = more OSA improvement.
Diabetes and Sleep Apnea
People with diabetes have three times the risk of the general population for developing OSA, and obesity simply increases that risk. If you have type 2 diabetes and/or suffer from obesity, take this Sleep Apnea Risk Survey to determine whether you may have OSA. The earlier your sleep apnea is detected, the sooner you can start treatment.
Treating Sleep Apnea
As The Sleep AHEAD Study shows, lifestyle changes, such as weight loss, are one way to treat sleep apnea. Other forms of treatment include sleeping with a Continuous Positive Air Pressure (CPAP) device, wearing an oral appliance, and corrective surgery. Your physician can help you select the best treatment options for your individual situation. Regardless of which treatment path you take, your quality of life should improve dramatically. Who wouldn’t want to live a better life?
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http://archinte.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/169/17/1619?lookupType=volpage&vol=169&fp=1619&view=short
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