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Insomnia can increase your risk of Type 2 diabetes even if you're healthy weight
Sleepless nights can raise the risk of diabetes – even among those who are a healthy weight, according to new research.
Insomniacs are more prone to developing the devastating metabolic disorder, say scientists.
The study of around a million people across Europe identifies 19 potential triggers – including not getting enough shut-eye.
Some are fuelled by obesity but almost half are not – including high blood pressure and smoking.
Lead author Professor Susanna Larsson, of the Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, said: “Our study confirmed several previously established risk factors and identified novel potential risk factors for type 2 diabetes using the latest summary-level data.
“Findings should inform public health policies for the primary prevention of type 2 diabetes.
“Prevention strategies should be constructed from multiple perspectives, such as lowering obesity and smoking rates and levels, and improving mental health, sleep quality, educational level and birthweight.”
The study found people with insomnia were 17 percent more likely to get type 2 diabetes – the form linked to obesity.
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