| ■ Daytime Naps May Boost Diabetes Risk | 2009.03.16 |
| Regular daytime naps may increase a person's risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a study of more than 16,000 people. The Chinese and U.K. researchers found that people who took daytime naps were 26 percent more likely to develop the disease than those who didn't have regular siestas, BBC News reported. Napping during the day may cause nighttime sleep disruption, which has been shown to be associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes, the researchers said. They also noted that waking up from a nap activates hormones and mechanisms in the body that prevent insulin from working effectively, which could predispose people to type 2 diabetes, BBC News reported. The study was expected to be presented at Diabetes U.K.'s annual professional conference in Glasgow. |