Author: Michael Kelley
Increased Sleep Duration Associated with Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Increased sleep duration is associated with increased risk for incident type 2 diabetes, according to a new study titled “Change in Sleep Duration and Type 2 Diabetes: The Whitehall II Study” recently published in the Journal Diabetes Care. Click Here for Abstract Jane E. Ferrie, PhD, from the University of Bristol, UK and colleagues examined whether a change in sleep duration is associated with incident diabetes using data waves spanning more than 20 years. Sleep duration was reported at the beginning and end of four 5-year cycles from 1985-1988 to 2007-2009. The researchers found that after adjustment for age, sex, employment grade and ethnic group, an increase of at least 2 hours of sleep per night correlated with an increased risk for incident diabetes compared with a reference group of persistent 7-hour sleepers (OR=1.65; 95% CI, 1.15-2.37). After adjustment for BMI and change in weight, the correlation was partially attenuated (OR=1.50; 95% CI, 1.04-2.16). Persistent short sleepers (average of 5.5 hours or less per night) had an increased risk for incident diabetes (OR=1.35; 95% CI, 1.04-1.76), but the correlation was no longer significant after adjustment for BMI and change in weight (OR=1.25; 95% CI, 0.96-1.63). The study suggests that individuals whose sleep duration increases are at an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. Source: American Diabetes Association
American Thoracic Society Policy Recommendation Gives More Attention to Sleep
The prestigious American Thoracic Society released a new policy statement with recommendations for clinicians and the general public on achieving good quality sleep. This statement is aimed with an an eye towards improving public health and wellness, since sleep is often associated among healthcare professionals as the third pillar of health. It’s important that another organization address the importance of good quality sleep in adults and children, including the important safety issue of drowsy driving along with the diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. The full statement is available using this link http://www.thoracic.org/about/newsroom/press-releases/journal/american-thoracic-society-issues-recommendations-on-healthy-sleep%20.php Some of the main conclusions and recommendations are as follows: Quality sleep is vital for good health and overall well being Children (and this is becoming more important due to new awareness) are not merely smaller adults with regard to sleep and differ importantly from adults, thereby requiring specific attention to sleep maturational processes. Short sleep duration (6 hours or less per 24 hour period) is associated with adverse outcomes including mortality. Long sleep duration (>9-10 hours per 24 hour period) may also be associated with adverse health outcomes. The optimal sleep duration for adults for good health at a population level is 7-9 hours, although individual variability exists. Drowsy driving is an important cause of fatal and non-fatal motor vehicle crashes. It is recommended all drivers (occupational and non-occupational) receive education about how to recognize the symptoms and consequences of drowsiness. The ATA recommend better education of professional transportation operators regarding obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), other sleep disorders and medications that may interfere with alertness. Sleep disorders are common, cause significant morbidity and have substantial economic impact, but are treatable. Many individuals with sleep disorders remain undiagnosed and untreated. Currently health care providers receive very little formal education on the importance of sleep to health or on the evaluation and management of common sleep disorders. For children, we suggest that age-based recommendations for sleep duration be developed. These should enable the child to awaken spontaneously at the desired time through implementation of regular wake and sleep schedules. We recommend that health care providers receive a greater level of education on sleep hygiene and encourage patients to maximize their sleep time. We recommend that public education programs be developed to emphasize the importance of sleep for good health. We recommend better education/awareness for the general public and physicians regarding the importance of early identification of high-risk OSA groups (in children and adults) due to the profound public health implications of untreated OSA. We recommend better education of physicians as to the effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia rather than immediate implementation of hypnotics and sedatives, and recommend structural changes to increase access to this treatment, including training of a wider range of health care providers and insurance coverage. Source: American Thoracic Society
Applying Behavioral and Psychological Principles to Enhance CPAP Adherence
Applying Behavioral and Psychological Principles to Enhance CPAP Adherence Presented by: Michael A. Grandner PhD, MTR When: November 19, 2014 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. MST
Achieving and Maintaining Sleep Lab Accreditation
Achieving and Maintaining Sleep Lab Accreditation Presented by: Tim Safley MBA, RRT, RCP Presented: July 16, 2014 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. MST Topics Include: Why choose accreditation? National & Local Coverage Determination Overview of accreditation standards Home Sleep Testing Tim Safley MBA, RRT, RCP Director, DME, Pharmacy, & Sleep Tim is the Director of DMEPOS, Sleep & Pharmacy, responsible for the development and implementation of the DMEPOS, Sleep and Pharmacy Accreditation Programs. He began his career with ACHC as a Surveyor in 2006. Tim has more than three decades of experience in the respiratory care profession, including twenty-five years in the HME industry and ten years in sleep medicine. Tim was the Regional Vice President for a national home care provider for over twelve years and Director of Respiratory Development for a large regional home care operation.
Chill Pill: Is There A Link Between Sleep Disorders and Opioid Use
Sleep Apnea Presentations from Former All-Pro Wide Receiver Roy Green and Top Sleep Expert Dr. Todd Swick, M.D., Senior Physician of Neurology and Sleep Medicine Consultants of Houston Wowed Sleep and Wellness 2014 Conference Attendees Ogden, UT-May 21, 2014- Sleep talking while walking was the name of the game at the recent Sleep and Wellness 2014: A Conference For Healthcare Professionals, held earlier this month in Scottsdale, AZ. As celebrities and sleep professionals arrived on The American Sleep and Breathing Academy’s Red Carpet, attendees anxiously awaited the upcoming educational presentations of keynote speakers. Over the three day conference focused on ASBA’s integrated, multi-disciplinary approach to sleep education, experts in the Sleep Science & Medicine field including Stanford’s Dr. Emmanuel Mignot, MD, PhD., and Dr. William C. Dement, MD, presented a variety of information regarding new findings in narcolepsy and sleep health. Other keynote speakers of interest included NBC Biggest Loser Nutritionist, Cheryl Forberg, RD, speaking on the science of nutrition in overall wellbeing, and former NFL All-Pro wide receiver, and sleep apnea awareness advocate, Roy Green.
Wellness; An Integrated Approach to Wellbeing
Wellness; An Integrated Approach to Wellbeing “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” ~World Health Organization, 1948 Wellness encompasses several building blocks for a healthy lifestyle. These foundations include an integrated model for healthy living that promotes good self-care and lifelong education in order to thrive and flourish. Wellness links all aspects of our health to enhance quality of life at any age. Our Vision: to create and maintain a valuable community resource that educates, motivates and empowers clinicians, medical professionals and patients alike to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyle choices. Our Mission: to provide up-to-date comprehensive integrated health and wellness resources to support and educate the public in creating healthy, happy and productive lives.
Watch Mark Walczak Sleep!
Watch Mark Walczak Sleep! Overnight Sleep Study at the American Sleep & Breathing Academy Conference Has Former AZ Cardinals NFL Player Mark Walczak Sleeping For A Cause ASBA Proves Sleep Studies are not just for Health Care Professionals by Partnering with the Pro-Player Health Alliance to offer First Live Stream Overnight Sleep Study Raising Awareness for Sleep Disorders in the Public Eye While Mark is sleeping please feel free to watch Electrode Application Techniques with Amber Gayler
Sleep Health, Sleep Apnea and Sleep Disorders: ASBA Announces Conference for Sleep Professionals
Sleep Health, Sleep Apnea and Sleep Disorders: ASBA Announces Conference for Sleep Professionals The American Sleep and Breathing Academy (ASBA) partners with The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) & The University Of Nevada School Of Medicine for “Sleep & Wellness 2014: A Conference for Healthcare Professionals” Ogden, UT- Utah based American Sleep & Breathing Academy (ASBA), in partnership with The University of Nevada School of Medicine, and in collaboration with The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC, a non-profit organization), announces Sleep & Wellness 2014: A Conference for Healthcare Professionals, from May 1-3, at the Radisson Ft. McDowell, in Scottsdale, AZ.