A new study has found that women diagnosed with gestational
diabetes are 75 percent more likely to also suffer from sleep apnea. The
study, conducted on a small group of 45 women, found that while sleep disorders
are common amongst most pregnant women, those with gestational diabetes
suffered more fragmented sleep patterns.
Diabetes has long been known as one of the dangers of sleep apnea,
but the study’s authors admit they are not certain if there is a cause and
effect relationship between gestational diabetes and this particular sleeping
disorder.
If you are pregnant and suffering from sleep disturbances it
is important that you speak to a sleep specialist as soon as possible. There
are a number of minimally invasive sleep apnea
treatments that can be used to restore a restful night’s sleep and help
protect both you and your growing baby’s health. Untreated, sleep apnea can
result in serious mental and physical health issues, making it important that
you bring sleeping issues to the attention of a sleep doctor as soon as they
appear.
If you have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes or are
suffering from sleep disturbances during pregnancy, please contact an experienced sleep
specialist in your area today.