Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Its Relevance in the Care of Diabetic Patients
- Suzanne Boyer, MD and
- Vishesh Kapur, MD, MPH
Abstract
In Brief
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common and frequently unrecognized disorder. It is often found in patients with obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, and there is growing evidence that sleep apnea is independently associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity. This article reviews the presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of OSA and its related health risks. It also discusses the proposed associations between OSA and diabetes and insulin resistance.
Footnotes
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Suzanne Boyer, MD, is a senior fellow and Vishesh Kapur, MD, MPH, is an assistant professor of medicine in the Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and director of the Sleep Disorder Center at the University of Washington School of Medicine, in Seattle.
- American Diabetes Association
