Research
Mixed
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) treatment improves glucose metabolism in non-diabetic and non-obese OSA patients, but has limited effect on glucose metabolism in obese OSA patients.
For non-obese OSA patients, CPAP can significantly improve insulin sensitivity. For obese patients, CPAP is essential for cardiovascular health but unlikely to resolve insulin resistance; prioritize weight loss for metabolic improvement.
GoodQualifiesHIGH confidence
Treatment with continuous positive airway pressure seems to improve glucose metabolism both in diabetic and nondiabetic OSA but mainly in nonobese subjects.
Why this rating
Based on randomized controlled trials and observational studies.
Source
Sleep, sleep-disordered breathing and metabolic consequences
Patrick Lévy et al. · European Respiratory Journal · 2009
DOI 10.1183/09031936.00166808
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