Deprivation Nation: How Lack of Sleep Can Lead to Diabetes

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Is It Diabetes?

Talk to your doctor if you experience any of these red flags for type 2 diabetes. A simple blood-sugar test is the only way to find out if you have the disease.

Persistent fatigue, regardless of sleep patterns
Increased thirst and hunger
Frequent urination
Numbness and tingling in toes
Blurred vision
Slow-healing infections

Originally published in FITNESS magazine, March 2009.

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Go to http://www.InsomniaDoc.com to get real advice on how to treat insomnia from a Cleveland Clinic-trained Sleep Doctor and Neurologist, Dr. Craig Brooker, M.D.

12/2/2011 03:18:26 PM Report Abuse

Jon.Parker wrote:

I have type 2 diabetes. I have read a lot of articles on this and this one is on the money. The part that inspired me to comment was the information that I hope will incourage my kids to adjust some of thier bad habits. Very interesting studies that relate to most young people today. Thanks for the info.

8/25/2011 02:33:12 PM Report Abuse

limam11 wrote:

What if you CANNOT sleep longer than 6 hours? I do NOT use an alarm to wake up, and if I try to go to bed earlier - I just wake up earlier!

8/24/2011 10:05:50 AM Report Abuse