Type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes are associated with obstructive sleep apnea in extremely obese subjects: A cross-sectional study

Type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes are associated with obstructive sleep apnea in extremely obese subjects: A cross-sectional study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common yet underdiagnosed condition. The aim of our study is to test whether prediabetes and type 2 diabetes are associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in extremely obese (BMI ≥ 40 kg/m<su...

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Main Authors: Røislien Jo, Hofsø Dag, Omland Torbjørn, Rollheim Jan, Fredheim Jan, Vegsgaard Kristian, Hjelmesæth Jøran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-09-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Subjects:
Obstructive sleep apnea
type 2 diabetes
prediabetes
oral glucose tolerance test
inflammation
Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/10/1/84

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