Chronic Short Sleep Can Increase Your Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes

When most people think about reducing their diabetes risk, their minds go straight to diet. And while it’s true that the foods you eat have a significant impact on your blood sugar, insulin control, and risk for Type 2 diabetes, they’re not the only factor to pay attention to. New research shows that your sleep patterns can also influence your Type 2 diabetes risk—regardless of what’s on your plate.