Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Medical News: Nap Habit Perks Up Diabetes Risk - in Primary Care, Diabetes from MedPage Today

By Crystal Phend, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today

Even intentional napping may increase older adults' risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a large Chinese cohort study.

A siesta most days of the week appeared to elevate the likelihood of diabetes by a significant 28% to 36% in adults ages 50 and older, after adjustment for other sleep habits, health status, and other important factors, according to an article in the March 1 issue of Sleep.
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