Diabetes and Daytime Sleeping: Systematic Review

Abstract

Background: The relationship between sleep disturbance and diabetes is dual-sided. Chronic sleep disturbance increases the chance of developing insulin resistance, while diabetes reduces sleep quality. Objective: To address the aspects of insufficient sleep, diabetes mellitus, and their mutual interactions and interlinkages. The main objectives is to address the role and effect of diabetes on sleep. Methods: systematic review. A systematic search was done in PubMed, MEDLINE through Clarivate, Web of Science through Clarivate, and EBSCO. Studies retrieved were managed in Rayyan–Intelligent systematic reviews website for duplicate removal and screening.  Results: DM is one of the most widespread illnesses in the world. In addition to directly disrupting sleep due to nocturia, polyuria, diabetic neuropathy, and neuropathy pain, DM has also been linked to a number of chronic illnesses, including obstructive sleep apnea, cardiovascular issues, hypertension, cerebrovascular accidents, and depression, all of which can lower quality of life and negatively affect sleep.  The patient may not bring the sleep issues during their visit to healthcare providers, with acute issues taking precedence during their visit. Conclusion: DM causes night sleep disturbances which eventually lead to daytime sleeping. Sleep education should be considered an essential part in the diabetic management armamentarium.