Poor sleep is linked to a range of health issues, including diabetes. But can a mild sleep deficit hurt your health? A recent study suggests that mild chronic sleep deprivation can increase insulin resistance in women, posing a potential risk for type-2 diabetes.
Columbia University researchers found that women who missed just 90 minutes of sleep over six weeks had a 12% increase in fasting insulin levels compared to those who maintained sufficient sleep. The effect of sleep deficit was particularly high in postmenopausal women, with a fasting insulin level raised by 15%. The findings were published in the journal Diabetes Care.
