Diurnal cortisol features with type 2 diabetes in patients with hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea: a cohort study.

Lin Gan Nan-Fang LiMulalibieke HeizhatiMei LiLing YaoJing HongTing WuHui WangMiaomiao LiuAdalaiti Maitituersun

Published in: The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism (2023)

Steeper DCS and higher midnight cortisol levels are associated with lower and higher T2D risks in patients with hypertension and OSA, respectively, at least in men or participants with moderate-to-severe OSA. The diurnal cortisol features may represent an early prevention target for diabetes in this population.

Keyphrases

obstructive sleep apnea
positive airway pressure
blood pressure
type diabetes
cardiovascular disease
sleep apnea
middle aged
high intensity
glycemic control
risk assessment
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
human health
climate change
weight loss