Bingqian Zhu1, Ghada Mohammed Abu Irsheed2, Pamela Martyn-Nemeth2, Sirimon Reutrakul3. 1. School of Nursing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China. 2. College of Nursing, Department of Biobehavioral Nursing Science, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA. 3. Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, 835 S. Wolcott Ave, Suite 625E, M/C 640, IL, 60612, Chicago, USA. sreutrak@uic.edu.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To review the relationship between sleep and hypoglycemia, sleep characteristics, and their associations with glycemic control in persons with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The effects of sleep interventions and diabetes technology on sleep are summarized. RECENT FINDINGS: Nocturnal hypoglycemia affects objective and subjective sleep quality and is related to behavioral, psychological, and physiological factors. Sleep disturbances are common, including inadequate sleep, impaired sleep efficiency, poor subjective satisfaction, irregular timing, increased daytime sleepiness, and sleep apnea. Some have a bidirectional relationship with glycemic control. Preliminary evidence supports sleep interventions (e.g., sleep extension and sleep coach) in improving sleep and glycemic control, while diabetes technology use could potentially improve sleep. Hypoglycemia and sleep disturbances are common among persons with T1D. There is a need to develop sleep promotion programs and test their effects on sleep, glucose, and related outcomes (e.g., self-care, psychological health).
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To review the relationship between sleep and hypoglycemia, sleep characteristics, and their associations with glycemic control in persons with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The effects of sleep interventions and diabetes technology on sleep are summarized. RECENT FINDINGS: Nocturnal hypoglycemia affects objective and subjective sleep quality and is related to behavioral, psychological, and physiological factors. Sleep disturbances are common, including inadequate sleep, impaired sleep efficiency, poor subjective satisfaction, irregular timing, increased daytime sleepiness, and sleep apnea. Some have a bidirectional relationship with glycemic control. Preliminary evidence supports sleep interventions (e.g., sleep extension and sleep coach) in improving sleep and glycemic control, while diabetes technology use could potentially improve sleep. Hypoglycemia and sleep disturbances are common among persons with T1D. There is a need to develop sleep promotion programs and test their effects on sleep, glucose, and related outcomes (e.g., self-care, psychological health).
Authors: Eunjin Lee Tracy; Cynthia A Berg; Robert G Kent De Grey; Jonathan Butner; Michelle L Litchman; Nancy A Allen; Vicki S Helgeson Journal: Ann Behav Med Date: 2020-03-24