A recent study has found that 7 hours and 18 minutes may be the optimal amount of sleep you need each night to lower your risk of type 2 diabetes.

Sleep is a fundamental part of our overall health, but many people don’t realize how crucial it is to managing and even preventing chronic conditions like diabetes. In today’s fast-paced world, it’s ...

A new study underscores "the importance of consistent sleep patterns as a strategy to reduce Type 2 diabetes." Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Sleeping long hours one night but only a few hours ...

Talk about a wake-up call — adults who sleep only three to five hours a night face a greater risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, a new study found. “I generally recommend prioritizing sleep, although ...

Sleep disturbances are an under-recognized factor in type 2 diabetes, according to experts. About half of people with type 2 diabetes have trouble sleeping because of unstable blood sugar levels, ...

A growing body of research shows that sleep is more than just rest; it is vital for protecting long-term health. A study from Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital found that inadequate ...

If you've got type 2 diabetes, poor sleep may mean worse blood sugar control, a study shows. The study included 161 blacks with type 2 diabetes. Those who reported getting too little sleep or ...

(CNN) -- Getting only a few hours of sleep per day may do more harm than just causing a groggy day at the office -- it may put you at higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes, a new study has found.

Though prior research warns that sleep deprivation may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, a new, small study suggests that "catch-up" sleep might reverse that risk -- at least in the short-term.