Think sleep apnea is just about loud snoring? Think again. This common condition is a serious health issue that affects a staggering number of people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Steve Edelman is joined by Dr. Jeremy Pettus, who shares his own recent and unexpected diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea. From recognizing the subtle symptoms to navigating the diagnosis process and starting treatment, Dr. Pettus offers a firsthand account of what it's like to confront this underdiagnosed condition. This episode is a crucial wake-up call, revealing how untreated sleep apnea can impact everything from your heart health and blood pressure to your energy levels and insulin resistance. Whether you or a loved one has diabetes, this is essential listening.
Key Topics:
- What is Sleep Apnea? An explanation of how the airway collapses during sleep, leading to a drop in oxygen levels and triggering a "fight-or-flight" response throughout the night.
- Symptoms to Watch For: A breakdown of the classic signs, including loud snoring and gasping for air, as well as less obvious daytime symptoms like excessive fatigue, morning headaches, and low libido.
- Who Is at Risk?: A look at the surprisingly high prevalence of sleep apnea, especially among people with diabetes, affecting up to 80% of those with type 2 and half of those with type 1.
- Key Risk Factors: A guide to the factors that increase your chances of developing sleep apnea, such as weight, neck size, age, gender, and lifestyle habits like alcohol consumption.
- Getting Tested: An overview of the diagnostic process, from the simple STOP-BANG screening questionnaire to the modern convenience of home sleep tests.
- Effective Treatment Options: A comprehensive look at treatments that can improve your health, including lifestyle changes, CPAP therapy, and the new FDA-approved use of weight-loss medications like Zepbound for sleep apnea.
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