Sleep Deprivation: A Hidden Enemy in Diabetes
Sleep Deprivation: A Hidden Enemy in Diabetes “Having long hours of sleep is no longer the only important indication of improved overall well-being, but how well you’ve slept during that period of time is of equal importance as well.” Kepha Nyanumba- Nutritionist Afya Pap. Everyone needs sleep. It’s a complex and dynamic process that affects almost every type of tissue and system in the body. In an ideal world, everyone would get an abundant amount of totally restful sleep. After that kind of sleep, you will wake up feeling refreshed and recharged, ready to seize the day. Unfortunately, with long work hours, stresses of life and busy social schedules, it can be really difficult to get that great night’s sleep that we all crave. When you haven’t had enough sleep (known as being sleep deprived), you may have fatigue and daytime sleepiness, changes in weight, and poor blood sugar control. While sleep deprivation is ofte...