Background
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder, that can increase cardiovascular risk in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Little is known about specific risk factors for OSA in patients with T2DM.
Objective
Identify variables associated with an increased risk of OSA in T2DM.
Setting
T2DM outpatient clinic.
Measurements
Sleep-T2DM relevant variables were stratified according to STOP-Bang questionnaire scores, in order to recognize OSA risk associations.
Results
Insulin use was directly related to a higher risk of OSA in T2DM outpatients: RP 1,86; IC 1,315 – 2,649; p< 0,001 Limitation
Cross-sectional study, OSA diagnosed by non-objective measures.
Conclusions
In T2DM, the use of insulin increased the chances of belonging to a group of patients with a higher risk of OSA. The cost-benefit of treatment with insulin should be compared with other options, in patients already with T2DM with an increased risk for OSA.
Primary founding source
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