Mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnoea is associated with hypertension, diabetes

Preliminary data from two studies suggest that mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnoea is associated with an increased risk of developing hypertension and diabetes. Results also show that these associations were strongest in young and middle-aged adults. “In young and middle-aged adults, our findings suggest that early detection and treatment of mild-to-moderate sleep apnea is warranted in order to prevent future cardiometabolic disease,” said lead author and postdoctoral scholar Yun Li, MD. “Given the stronger association of sleep apnea with metabolic abnormalities in this age group, emphasis should be placed on yearly monitoring of indices of metabolic symptoms and lifestyle interventions, such