10 Sleep Apnea Symptoms

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Symptom #3: Diabetes

Diabetes and sleep apnea quite commonly occur together. Diabetes can cause sleep apnea, and vice versa. This is because sleep apnea can have an adverse impact on how the body processes glucose, making it easier for your body to experience blood sugar spikes. Also, not being able to breathe during sleep encourages the body to enter fight-or-flight mode, which causes blood sugar spikes.

People who already have diabetes should be extra cautious if they believe that they’re developing sleep apnea. Also, people who suffer from diabetes might see a significant improvement to their condition if they get checked for sleep apnea and find that it’s a contributing factor to their condition.