Long and short sleep durations are associated with increased risk for diabetes

Monday, June 8, 2009 - 01:21 in Health & Medicine

According to a research abstract that will be presented at SLEEP 2009, the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, both long and short sleepers are at greater risk for diabetes. Individuals sleeping for more than eight hours per night may be particularly vulnerable.

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