There’s good news for men with type 2 diabetes and OSA. . .a new study shows that a regular exercise regimen can help boost survival rates for men with both afflictions. Greater endurance from consistent physical activity is linked to a lower risk of death in patients with type 2 diabetes. The new study conducted at the Washington, D.C. Veterans Affairs Medical Center and George Washington University found there is a similar relationship in men who also have sleep apnea.
For the study, 567 male veterans who had completed exercise fitness testing and who were in their mid-sixties were analyzed. Fitness levels were based on the number of peak metabolic equivalents (METs) the men achieved during a stress test. Those with 5 or fewer METs were considered as low fitness; those over 10 METs were considered high fitness. Accounting for other risk factors such as race, smoking and medication use, researchers found the risk of death among the men was 13% lower for every 1 MET increase in fitness level. Men in the low-fitness category had a 75% higher risk of death than those in the high-fitness category. Whoa.
People with sleep apnea should get exercise. According to Dr. Skikha Khosla, an endocrinologist and study co-author, they should strive to get 2 to 3 hours of physical activity each week. Of course, working up to that goal under doctor supervision is recommended. Conclusions from this study are preliminary. The National Sleep Foundation has connected sleep apnea and exercise too. Diet, exercise and sleep all help keep your body in shape. Men with type 2 diabetes and OSA could really benefit from getting out and moving that body!
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