Sleep Less, Risk More: How Cutting Corners on Sleep Elevates Diabetes Risk by 16%

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Lack of sleep increases the risk of type 2 diabetes by 16%, according to a recent study.

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Using UK Biobank data, the study tracked almost 500,000 participants for a decade.

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A person's chance of developing diabetes can increase by up to 41% if they sleep less than is advised.

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Diabetes is linked to poor sleep by altered gut flora and impaired insulin sensitivity.

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Short sleep duration substantially raises the risk of diabetes even in the case of healthy nutrition.

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Along with sleep, diabetes development is also influenced by diet, lifestyle, and genetics.

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The number of people with diabetes in India has increased from 70 million in 2019 to above 101 million.

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Urban habits increase health hazards by contributing to sleep deprivation.

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It's critical for health to strike a balance between work, sleep, and exercise.

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