Tuesday, April 06, 2004
Weight Gain, Sleep Patterns and Diabetes Connection
One of Oklahoma's finest blogs: Acorns from an Okie has posted an interesting article on how sleep patterns impact obesity.
Acorns from an Okie - Tired of Gaining Weight?
posted by Unknown
PermaLink @ 2:33 PM
The alterations of blood sugar metabolism are termed "impaired glucose tolerance," and this is one of the early stages on the way towards full-blown diabetes. Habitual sleep restriction could play a very important role in increasing risk for diabetes later in life, especially if maintained over many years and decades, much like a sedentary lifestyle or poor eating habits.
Acorns from an Okie - Tired of Gaining Weight?
posted by Unknown
PermaLink @ 2:33 PM
