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Study Finds Good Sleep Habits Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Improved sleep quality and duration linked to reduced likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes.

Study finds consistent sleep patterns, avoidance of sleep deprivation, and adequate sleep duration all contribute to lower diabetes risk.

A recent study has found that people with good sleep habits are less likely to develop type 2 diabetes. The study, which was published in the journal "Sleep," tracked the sleep habits of over 100,000 people for an average of 11 years. During that time, over 10,000 people developed type 2 diabetes.

The researchers found that people who got 7-8 hours of sleep per night were 30% less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those who got less than 6 hours of sleep per night. They also found that people who went to bed and woke up at the same time each day, even on weekends, were 20% less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those who had irregular sleep patterns.

These findings suggest that getting enough sleep and maintaining a regular sleep schedule may be important for preventing type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease that affects the way the body uses sugar. It can lead to a number of serious health problems, including heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and blindness.

The study's findings are consistent with previous research that has shown that sleep deprivation can lead to insulin resistance, a condition that can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Insulin resistance is a condition in which the body's cells do not respond well to insulin, a hormone that helps to control blood sugar levels.

The researchers say that their findings suggest that getting enough sleep and maintaining a regular sleep schedule may be an important way to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. They recommend that adults get 7-8 hours of sleep per night and go to bed and wake up at the same time each day, even on weekends.