A study conducted by Odense University Hospital in Denmark showed that microvascular complications such as retinopathy and nephropathy are the top contributors to diabetes-associated complications.
Studies have shown that changes in sleep schedules may further increase the risk of these complications.
The study included 396 participants, an average age of 62, with a high body mass index (BMI) and taking antihypertensive medication.
Of these, 28 percent of participants had long sleep, 60 percent had ideal sleep, and 12 percent had short sleep.
The prevalence of microvascular damage in people with short sleep duration was 38 percent. Those with optimal sleep had an 18 percent risk, while the group with long periods of sleep had a 31 percent risk.
Those with shorter sleep duration were 2.6 times more likely to develop the condition, while the group with longer sleep had a 2.3 times greater risk compared to the optimal sleep category.
Age was another factor, the researchers said. People under age 62 had a 23 percent risk, and the number was nearly 6 times higher among the elderly.
The team said, "Both short and long sleep compared to optimal sleep duration at night are associated with a higher prevalence of microvascular disease. Age attenuates the association between short sleep duration and microvascular disease, with increased susceptibility in older individuals." suggests."
They suggested lifestyle changes such as good sleep habits, but also called for further study. The study will be presented at the 2024 annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Spain.
Studies have shown that changes in sleep schedules may further increase the risk of these complications.
The study included 396 participants, an average age of 62, with a high body mass index (BMI) and taking antihypertensive medication.
Of these, 28 percent of participants had long sleep, 60 percent had ideal sleep, and 12 percent had short sleep.
The prevalence of microvascular damage in people with short sleep duration was 38 percent. Those with optimal sleep had an 18 percent risk, while the group with long periods of sleep had a 31 percent risk.
Those with shorter sleep duration were 2.6 times more likely to develop the condition, while the group with longer sleep had a 2.3 times greater risk compared to the optimal sleep category.
Age was another factor, the researchers said. People under age 62 had a 23 percent risk, and the number was nearly 6 times higher among the elderly.
The team said, "Both short and long sleep compared to optimal sleep duration at night are associated with a higher prevalence of microvascular disease. Age attenuates the association between short sleep duration and microvascular disease, with increased susceptibility in older individuals." suggests."
They suggested lifestyle changes such as good sleep habits, but also called for further study. The study will be presented at the 2024 annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Spain.
