A November 2023 study by Columbia University said,
“Throughout their lifespan, women face many changes in their sleep habits due to childbearing, child-rearing, and menopause,”
“And more women than men have the perception they aren’t getting enough sleep.”
“Over a longer period of time, ongoing stress on insulin-producing cells could cause them to fail, eventually leading to type 2 diabetes.”
“The fact that we saw these results independent of any changes in body fat, which is a known risk factor for type 2 diabetes, speaks to the impact of mild sleep reduction on insulin-producing cells and metabolism,”
“The bottom line is that getting adequate sleep each night may lead to better blood sugar control and reduced risk for type 2 diabetes, especially among postmenopausal women.”