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Diabetes is directly linked to glucose through the body's inability to regulate it, as evidenced by the fact that impaired glucose tolerance is a precursor to diabetes [1]. Furthermore, insufficient insulin leads to glucose buildup and the progression of diabetes [2], and conditions like sleep apnea are associated with impaired glucose control similar to that seen in diabetes [3].
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Why Sleep Matters: Consequences of Sleep Deficiency sleep.hms.harvard.edu 1 fact
claimResearchers have correlated obstructive sleep apnea, a disorder characterized by breathing difficulties during sleep leading to frequent arousals, with the development of impaired glucose control similar to that found in diabetes.
Extent and Health Consequences of Chronic Sleep Loss and ... - NCBI ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 1 fact
claimImpaired glucose tolerance is a precursor to diabetes manifested by glucose levels rising higher than normal and for a longer period after an intravenous dose of glucose.
How Men's Hormones Change with Age - London Andrology londonandrology.com 1 fact
claimAs older men produce less insulin, their tolerance for glucose decreases, which can lead to glucose buildup and the progression of diabetes if insulin levels are insufficient for the body's needs.