Scientists link sleep disorders to diabetes

http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2008/ ... -disorders

Scientists have discovered a gene that links type 2 diabetes and sleep disorders, according to a study of more than 36,000 people. The finding, backed by two others published today, suggests a connection between diabetes and the way the body responds to the 24-hour cycle of light and dark.

Interesting -- I think this study would be the last link in connecting every symptom of "metabolic syndrome" (also called Syndrome X) to sleep disorders.

Of course, the handful of doctors I've run into don't see it that way -- they keep saying "just lose some weight, and all these things will disappear."

Thanks for sharing.
A lot of research done in different countries come up with the same conclusion.

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Diabetes ... 5963.shtml
http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-resear ... abetes.jsp
http://www.healthcentral.com/sleep-diso ... 37-98.html
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/ ... ekey=86183
http://www.sleepeducation.com/Article.aspx?id=649

Bottom line:
People with SDB ( sleep disordered breathing) are at special risk for diabetes and heart disease, regardless of their weight. This link may be related to the physical stress that occurs overnight in individuals who suffer from SDB. More research is needed to find strategies to reduce this risk. Meanwhile, it is important to identify patients with SDB and to monitor their glucose metabolism over time.
D.