Study finds optimal sleep amount for insulin resistance
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Key Points:
- A cross-sectional study published in BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care found that approximately 7.32 hours of sleep per night is optimal for insulin sensitivity, as measured by the estimated glucose disposal rate (eGDR), with more or less sleep linked to worsened insulin resistance.
- Moderate weekend catch-up sleep (up to two hours) improved insulin sensitivity for individuals who slept less than 7.32 hours on weekdays, while excessive catch-up sleep (over two hours) may negatively impact blood sugar control.
- The study analyzed data from 23,475 adults in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, considering factors like hemoglobin A1C, blood pressure, and waist circumference, but noted limitations including reliance on self-reported sleep and
