Lack of Sleep Can Lead to Type 2 Diabetes

Here’s what to do when counting sheep isn’t working.

Very short sleep duration (less than five hours a night) is linked to current and future obesity. It’s also linked to increased appetite, whether or not a person’s weight is considered “normal.” Lack of sleep makes us want to eat more. It also makes us feel tired, which means we’re likely to do as little activity as possible and to make less-than-terrific decisions about what we eat. The combination of eating more and moving less is a recipe for weight gain, and weight gain is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes.

I’ve always thought “sleep hygiene” was a funny expression — you’re not going to suds up your pillow before you lie down. Nevertheless, that’s the medical term for having a good bedtime routine that helps you fall asleep and stay asleep. Here are the basics:

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