Sleep deprivation, Diabetes are closely connected

There is a close relationship between sleep deprivation and diabetes, this fact has come to the fore from a recent British research. People with sleep scarcity or insomnia are more likely to have type 2 Diabetes. This dangerous connection between the two has been revealed in the latest research conducted by the University of Bristol, UK. Under this alarming research, sleep-related medical cases of about four lakh people were closely examined in Britain. This proves that sleeping at a fixed time every night is good for health and it may also keep you away from type 2 Diabetes. Some people have sleep related problems, while many others do not take proper sleep knowingly. As soon as people get rich, different types of pastimes also increase. In the wake of tea, coffee, smoking, alcohol, phone, computer, movies and parties etc., the sleeping habits of high-income people change and they get less than seven hours of sleep. The American people are different from the rest in this respect. There's a big sleep problem and Americans are spending money on gadgets that help them sleep well. According to a report by Global Market Insights, in the first year of Covid, the sale of sleep aids in the world exceeded Rs 94,000 crore. By 2025, this figure is projected to triple.

A simple formula for how many hours of sleep a healthy person should get per day is that if you feel tired after waking up, it means that you should sleep a little more. According to the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention, an adult person needs at least 7 and more than 9 hours of sleep a day. If after sleeping for 7 hours, your body remains active throughout the day, then that much sleep is enough for you. But if you feel tired and lethargic during the day, it means you should sleep a little longer. Research from the University of Bristol,UK also revealed the fact that sleeping and waking up at a certain time every day reduces the problem of insomnia. The habit of eating late at night should also be discarded. Also, people who make yoga and exercise a part of their lives get relief from the problem of insomnia. If the problem of insomnia still persists, then it is necessary to consult a doctor.

Getting less sleep can increase blood pressure. Such people are 20 percent more likely to have a heart attack. They can also be surrounded by obesity. Actually, sleep acts as a balance of hormones, due to which the development of the body and the mind remain agile. Getting good sleep increases efficiency. Due to this the immunity of the body increases and weight remains under control. Getting enough sleep keeps diseases like heart diseases and diabetes away. It is famous about Portugal's famous football player Cristiano Ronaldo that he never gets eight hours of sleep like common people. On the contrary, he sleeps five times a day for one and a half hours. This routine of his is going on since he used to play for Manchester United. A 40-minute power nap after lunch is also a part of his routine.

(Writer is a senior journalist & columnist)