Abstract: To determine whether there is a direct relation between postprandial sleeping and the incidence of DM type2. In addition to that, the study explored the relation between the time, length of sleep and the incidence of DM. Also to determine if there is any gender relationship with sleeping habits and to establish the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and sleeping habits.
Methods: A multicentric case-control convenience sampling was conducted in several health care centers including primary health care centers, secondary and tertiary as well, among the patients visiting the outpatient clinic.
Conclusion: There is a significant relation between blood glucose level and postprandial sleeping. Also there is statistical significance between DM and initiating sleep. Gender has a role in the diabetics sleeping pattern.
Keywords: postprandial sleeping, sleeping habits, primary health care centers.
Title: Postprandial Sleeping in Relation to DM Type 2 and Obesity
Author: Abdulrahman Alshaikh, Omar Fathaldin
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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