The Claim

Sleep deprivation is associated with reduced insulin sensitivity, increased insulin resistance, and disrupted glucose homeostasis, which collectively contribute to an elevated risk of developing obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome, while also negatively impacting cardiovascular and endocrine health markers.

Source: Kurang Tidur dan Regulasi Nafsu Makan: Tinjauan Mekanisme Hormonal dan Metabolik

What the research says

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In plain English

Not getting enough sleep is linked to how your body processes sugar and fat, which can raise your chances of gaining weight, developing type 2 diabetes, or getting metabolic syndrome. Basically, poor sleep messes with your body's hormone balance and heart health.

See the scientific wording

Sleep deprivation is associated with reduced insulin sensitivity, increased insulin resistance, and disrupted glucose homeostasis, which collectively contribute to an elevated risk of developing obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. These metabolic disruptions highlight how inadequate rest directly impacts cardiovascular and endocrine health markers.

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Kurang Tidur dan Regulasi Nafsu Makan: Tinjauan Mekanisme Hormonal dan Metabolik

    Not getting enough sleep messes with your body's hormones and sugar processing, making you more likely to gain weight or develop diabetes.

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