Abstract
Both obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and type 2 diabetes mellitus are commonly seen in older adults. Over the last decade, there has been increasing recognition that OSA is highly prevalent in persons with type 2 diabetes and related metabolic conditions such as insulin resistance and glucose intolerance. Intermittent hypoxemia and recurrent arousals in OSA trigger a repertoire of pathophysiological events, which can in turn alter glucose homeostasis and possibly increase the risk for type 2 diabetes. Conversely, there is evidence that type 2 diabetes may alter the progression and expression of sleep-disordered breathing.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 139-147 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Clinics in geriatric medicine |
Volume | 31 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 1 2015 |
Keywords
- Aging
- Central sleep apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Type 2 diabetes
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Geriatrics and Gerontology