Irregular Sleep Could Raise Your Odds for Diabetes

Key Takeaways

  • New research suggests that folks who don't routinely get a healthy amount of sleep each night might face higher risks for type 2 diabetes

  • The risk rose by about a third among "irregular" sleepers

  • Focusing on sleep might help prevent diabetes

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