DIABETES
Recent studies have indicated that treating sleep apnea may help people with type 2 diabetes get a better night’s sleep and improve their blood sugar levels. Diabetes and sleep apnea are clearly related. Sleep apnea sufferers may be as much as nine times more likely to have diabetes than those without sleep disorders.

Other indicators of concern include:

The use of CPAP devices may improve the blood sugar levels by lowering insulin resistance. A night of restless sleep can cause an increase in hormones that work against the insulin’s action. Once sleep improved, hormone levels may improve. Experts in the diabetic field strongly suggest that people with sleep apnea symptoms such as excessive daytime sleepiness, persistent, loud snoring or other sleep issue symptoms should be evaluated for sleep apnea and get on a treatment plan as quickly as possible.

Progressive Medical can help you evaluate your sleep situation quickly. There is no charge to you if you just want to talk about your concerns. Call us or email us.

These are some of the treatment technologies associated with having DIABETES.  To get background information go to our Technology section or click on one of the links below.

CPAP - Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
Devices: S8 Elite, S8 Escape, Tango, Everest 2, Breathe X, Remstar Plus, M-Series, 420 Series, 600 Series thermosmart

Bi-Level - BiPAP (Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure) and VPAP (Variable Positive Airway Pressure)

APAP - Auto Adjusting Positive Airway Pressure

Non-invasive Ventilation Defined - Sensing devices in this technology recognize a sleeping patient’s poorly functioning diaphragm (non-functioning respiratory muscles) and gives the patient a quick breath as needed. This may also include people with a non-functioning drive to breathe - such as patients with central sleep apnea.