We all feel much better after a good night's sleep.

And it's not just that.

Science every year accumulates more evidence that a lack of healthy sleep can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, obesity and other metabolic disorders.

A new study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology showed that normalizing sleep regimen can be used not only in prevention but also in the treatment of these diseases.

The human metabolic health depends on a whole set of behavioral factors, the environment and the genetic predisposition. The characteristics of our diet and physical activity greatly affect the metabolism. Previous studies have shown that some metabolic disorders, such as prediabetes and obesity, are provoked by a lack of sleep.

The reason why sleep patterns so strongly affect metabolic processes appears to be a change in appetite control, glucose metabolism, and maintenance of energy balance.

A new study, which we will discuss today, allows us to establish new goals and strategies in the treatment and prevention of some sleep-related forms of metabolic diseases.

Among other things, the new work indicates that the violation of the natural sleep cycle experienced by people working on the night shift is associated with at least three catastrophic consequences:.

• Deterioration of metabolism.

• High incidence of chronic diseases.

• Smaller life expectancy.

The modern way of life violates the patterns of sleep.

The authors also found that some aspects of the life of modern man seriously violate the quality of sleep. They believe that many people do not get enough sleep due to uncontrolled use of digital devices at night, such as tablets and portable game consoles.

"Metabolic health, in addition to genetic predisposition, is largely determined by behavioral factors, eating habits and physical activity. Over the years, sleep disorders that affect a huge percentage of the modern population have been recognized as an important factor in metabolic health, "say scientists..

Researchers recommend the introduction of special educational programs and cognitive behavioral therapy to help improve sleep hygiene for people who have an increased risk of metabolic diseases.

As for specific sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea, the authors suggest that treatment of the underlying disease will help improve their glucose metabolism, lipid profile, blood pressure. In addition, the study shows that avoidance of extraneous sounds and light in the bedroom can bring back the healing power of a full sleep.

In their article, the scientists summarized:

"Our results open up new strategies for targeted interventions in the spreading epidemic of obesity, metabolic syndrome and related diseases".

By the way, in 2013, American publications published another interesting study with reference to Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. In the course of this work, scientists have established that when there is a lack of sleep people begin to eat more, and they have a tendency to obesity.

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