Irregular Sleep Patterns Linked to 34% Higher Type 2 Diabetes Risk

New study highlights the importance of consistent sleep schedules in reducing diabetes risk among older adults.

Researchers analyzed data from over 84,000 participants in the UK Biobank Study.
Participants wore accelerometers for seven nights to monitor sleep patterns.
Irregular sleep was defined as varying by more than 60 minutes between nights.
The study followed participants for 7.5 years, tracking diabetes development.
Findings suggest regular sleep can be a modifiable factor in diabetes prevention.