Hormonal
Regular snoring is independently associated with a significantly elevated risk of developing type II diabetes, even after adjusting for body mass index and other confounders.
If you snore regularly, especially if it is loud or frequent, you should be aware that it may increase your risk of type 2 diabetes independently of your weight. This is likely due to the stress snoring puts on your body's hormone systems during sleep. Consider discussing your snoring with a doctor, as treatments like CPAP or oral appliances might not only improve sleep quality but also potentially mitigate metabolic risks. Lifestyle changes like weight loss and exercise are still recommended, but addressing the snoring itself is a distinct health priority.
These results suggest that snoring is independently associated with elevated risk of type II diabetes.
Why this rating
Large prospective cohort (N=69,852), long follow-up (10 years), rigorous adjustment for confounders (BMI, waist:hip, smoking, etc.).
Source
Snoring as a Risk Factor for Type II Diabetes Mellitus: A Prospective Study
Wael K. Al‐Delaimy et al. · American Journal of Epidemiology · 2002
DOI 10.1093/aje/155.5.387
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