Untreated sleep apnea shown to raise metabolic and cardiovascular stress

Sleep apnea, left untreated for even a few days, can increase blood sugar and fat levels, stress hormones and blood pressure, according to a new study of sleeping subjects. This research adds further support for the consistent use of continuous positive airway pressure, a machine that increases air pressure in the throat to keep the airway open during sleep.

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