Published online Jun 25, 2015. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v6.i6.868
Peer-review started: December 2, 2014
First decision: February 7, 2015
Revised: February 21, 2015
Accepted: May 16, 2015
Article in press: May 18, 2015
Published online: June 25, 2015
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a highly prevalent condition affecting about 347 million people worldwide. In addition to its numerous clinical implications, DM also exerts a negative effect on patient’s sleep quality. Impaired sleep quality disrupts the adequate glycemic control regarded as corner stone in DM management and also lead to many deleterious effects causing a profound impact on health related quality of life. This article outlines various factors leading to impaired sleep quality among diabetics and delineates how individual factor influences sleep. The article also discusses potential interventions and lifestyle changes to promote healthy sleep among diabetics.
Core tip: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the common chronic medical conditions affecting approximately 347 million people worldwide. Studies have shown that up to one third of patients with DM suffer from concomitant sleep disorder. Factors associated with disrupted sleep among diabetic patient include nocturia, nocturnal hypoglycemia, peripheral neuropathy, restless leg syndrome and sleep disordered breathing. These conditions, when associated with diabetes can cause fragmented sleep and poor quality of life. It is imperative for the primary care physicians and health care providers to address this important issue among the diabetic patients during their visit.