Longer sleep duration linked to progression of diabetic nephropathy

Longer sleep duration linked to progression of diabetic nephropathy

For adults with type 2 diabetes, longer sleep duration is associated with an increased risk for incidence and progression of diabetic nephropathy, according to a study published online Oct. 8 in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

Longer sleep linked to kidney problems in type 2 diabetes

People with type 2 diabetes who slept longer were more likely to develop kidney disease or see it worsen, a Japanese study found. The results suggest that sleep patterns may provide another clue to a person’s health. The finding does not mean that reducing sleep protects the kidneys. Longer sleep could reflect other health changes, […]

Longer Sleep Linked to Higher Kidney Disease Risk in Type 2 Diabetes

People with type 2 diabetes who habitually sleep for longer durations face an increased risk of developing or worsening diabetic kidney disease.