Metabolic disturbances in obesity versus sleep apnea – (06-23-03)



Metabolic disturbances in obesity versus sleep apnea: the importance of visceral obesity and insulin resistance

I must admit this is a very interesting concept. Basically, this article opens up the idea that sleep apnea may actually be a manifestation of underlying insulin resistance and obesity. We have always known that abdominal obesity was a risk factor for sleep apnea, but the association with insulin resistance would really change the approach to treatment. I am always in support of a CPAP machine because sleep apnea can have some pretty serious long term consequences, but now we should add aggressive lifestyle changes for insulin resistance as well.

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James Bogash

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Categories: Insulin, Sleep Apnea
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