Obstructive sleep apnoea in diabetes: Does it matter?

What is it about?

This commentary provides my overall opinion regarding the impact of obstructive sleep apnoea and its treatment in patients with Type 2 diabetes

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Why is it important?

Obesity is a common risk factor for Type 2 diabetes and obstructive sleep apnoea. Hence, many studies showed a high prevalence of obstructive sleep apnoea in patients with Type 2 diabetes, In addition, obstructive sleep apnoea has been shown to be a risk factor for developing Type 2 diabetes. However, it remains unclear whether treating obstructive sleep apnoea can reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes or reduce the burden of Type 2 diabetes in patients who already have the disease. It is important to understand how to diagnose and the consequences of having obstructive sleep apnoea in patients with Type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes

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