title: Obstructive sleep apnoea: its link with diabetes.
abstract: Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a relatively common condition that affects men more than women. There is a strong connection between OSA and type 2 diabetes--they have shared risks, including obesity, age and ethnicity. This article outlines this link and discusses treatment.
authors: Enfield Community Services, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust.
authors: Debbie
authors: D
authors: Hicks
mesh_terms: D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000451:nursing*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors; D020181:Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000451:nursing*