Sleep Apnea, Obesity, and Hypertension: What Is the Link?
Sleep apnea and glucose levels
In addition, there is evidence to suggest that untreated OSA may be associated with poor glucose control in people with type 2 diabetes. These findings have led some researchers to hypothesize that OSA itself may be a causative factor in the pathogenesis of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, and it has also been suggested that OSA may predispose some individuals to gain weight.
