Sleep apnea risk in women may increase with gestational diabetes during pregnancy.
By: Mohan Garikiparithi | Sleep | Tuesday, March 08, 2016 – 01:30 PM Sleep apnea risk in women may increase with gestational diabetes during pregnancy. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is far more common in men, but women are not immune to this sleep disorder that causes the stoppage of breathing throughout the night. A Thailand study found that obese Asian women with gestational diabetes are at highest risk of obstructive sleep apnea, even if their diabetes is controlled. Furthermore, severity of obstructive sleep apnea was associated with high blood glucose levels, along with greater …
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