Shift work associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes [MedicalNewsToday.com]

Samantha Sangenito 7/28/1412:00 PM

The nature of rotating shifts makes it hard for workers to maintain a regular sleep-wake cycle. This reduction in sleep or sleep quality may weaken insulin resistance, consider the authors.

The authors add that other research has shown that shift work is associated with weight gain and increased appetite, which are known risk factors for diabetes. Cholesterol levels and blood pressure may also be disturbed by working in shifts, which could contribute to increased diabetes risk.

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