70% of all people with Type 2 diabetes also have sleep apnea. And the worse their sleep issues, the worse their glucose control. And not surprisingly, treating sleep apnea in turn leads to improvement in nighttime glucose levels as well as insulin sensitivity. In fact, a recent study from the University of Chicago shows that sleep apnea treatment can be just as effective at controlling blood sugar as prescribed medications!

“In our study, one week of optimal CPAP use lowered average 24-hour glucose levels and improved post-breakfast glucose response in Type 2 diabetics with obstructive sleep apnea,” said Esra Tasali, MD, lead author of the study and assistant professor of medicine, pulmonary and critical care medicine at the University of Chicago Department of Medicine.

And now we have great non-CPAP apnea treatments. Vivos Biomimetic Arch Expansion has recently received FDA approval for treatment of even severe sleep apnea, eliminating the need for lifelong tubes and machines. And Oasys mandibular advancement devices have also demonstrated effectiveness in managing a full range of apnea conditions – from mild to severe. In addition, strategic lifestyle modifications, as taught by Dr. Peckham in his Maverick Lifestyle program, are also proven to be extremely effective on managing and reversing both diabetes and sleep issues.

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