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insulin ↔ diabetes

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Insulin is a critical hormone in the regulation of blood glucose, and its insufficient production or the body's impaired reaction to it are primary drivers in the progression and risk of diabetes as described in [1], [2], and [3].

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Sleep Deprivation and Deficiency - How Sleep Affects Your Health nhlbi.nih.gov National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute 1 fact
claimSleep deficiency results in higher-than-normal blood sugar levels because it affects how the body reacts to insulin, which may increase the risk of diabetes.
Why Sleep Matters: Consequences of Sleep Deficiency sleep.hms.harvard.edu Harvard Medical School 1 fact
claimPoor sleep is associated with increased insulin secretion following a meal, which promotes fat storage and is a risk factor for diabetes.
How Men's Hormones Change with Age - London Andrology londonandrology.com London Andrology 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.