Lack of sleep is associated with Diabetes and obesity…

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This article reflects on the importance of good night sleep and how it can contribute to development of obesity and diabetes.

It has been found in many published study that “The inadequate sleep can contribute the diabetes as well as obesity”. Many Physician assume that the current epidemic of diabetes and obesity seems to be partly related to chronic inadequate sleep.

sleep The published literature suggests that with regular exercise and healthy diet, the quantity and quality of sleep also play significant role in regulating appetite, energy use and weight control. It had been observed in various studies that the lack of sleep disturbs hormone related to appetite. This hormonal imbalance leads to increased appetite in the sleep deprived person. According to a study report, people who get on average 5 hours a night sleep are more likely to become obese compared to people who have night sleep of 7-8 hours. The fact implies to children also. Recently, a study conducted at University of Washington in Seattle had shown strong correlation between less sleep and weight gain in small children.

Similarly, the hormones released during sleep also control our glucose metabolism. It has been observed that the distinct rise and fall of blood sugar levels during sleep is linked with the different stages of sleep. There are evidences suggesting that, both sleep quantity and quality are strong predictors of the development of diabetes, stroke and heart attack".

Importance of sufficient sleep

To summarize, all research study points that adequate good night sleep always improves your general health. Moreover, the sound, refreshing sleep helps to fend off sneezing and other infections by sustaining the immunity. Where as the disturbed and inadequate sleep can make you obese and can contribute to development of diabetes and other chronic diseases. Lack of sleep also affects our mental status dramatically. It is very common to feel tired, irritated, anxious or depressed after night watching.

Recommended night sleep

Age	Hours per night
Infants (3 to 11 months)	14-15
Toddlers	12 to 14
Children (pre school)	11-13
Children school going	10-11
Adolescents	8-9
Adults	7-8

Remember, adequate sleep is essential for our physical, cognitive and emotional well- being. Good night Sleep, Not only rest your body and refresh your mind, but is also a crucial for good diabetes health .So to say healthy forever… Develop a healthy sleeping habit from today….

Consult our Panel Expert Dr. Rakesh for any sleep related problems..

ref: Health first magazine

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Comment Link Tuesday, 08 November 2011 21:21 posted by John Taki
it is a fundamental requirement in order to recover from the day and ready for the next .
But we are driven by what we want not necessarily what we need .
Diet,stress, anxiety, play a pivotal role and you will return to wants and needs time and time again. Where it is noted you can handle stress diets and anxiety while younger but not when your older. This triggers stress to the heart to those over fortys and older and as the heart has functioned adequately through the years it is at the other end of its life span .
and is in need of more care then before . Less Stress, better Diet, less Anxiety more relaxing combined with regular walks instead, very simple process. Vital Qi Power is a Herbal