Open AccessThe risk of obstructive sleep apnea among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Author(s) -
Victor A. Umoh,
Effiong Ekong Akpan,
Udeme E. Ekrikpo,
Alphonsus Udo Idung,
EE Ekpe
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
nigerian medical journal/nigerian medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2229-774X
pISSN - 0300-1652
DOI - 10.4103/nmj.nmj_129_19
Subject(s) - obstructive sleep apnea , type 2 diabetes mellitus , medicine , diabetes mellitus , sleep apnea , cardiology , endocrinology
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and Type 2 diabetes mellitus share obesity as a common risk factor. The presence of OSA may contribute to increased morbidity and mortality of diabetes. Despite their close association, OSA is not routinely evaluated in diabetic patients. This study was conducted to determine the risk of OSA among Type 2 diabetes mellitus patients.