Type 2 diabetes is a major public health problem with significant morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs, not to mention quality of life issues. Mounting evidence suggests that a significant percentage of the 18 million Americans with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes also have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
J.K. is a 45 year old man who presented to Dr. Avi Ishaaya at the Aviisha Medical Wellness Institute in 2008. At his first appointment J.K. weighed 330 lbs and was 5"8
Do you wake up in the morning still feeling tired? An estimated 20 million Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a common sleep disorder, but 90-95% of cases remain undiagnosed
It may come as no surprise that being overweight causes sleep problems, but new research shows that the reverse may also be true! Sleep problems may be the reason you are putting on weight.
We all enjoy modern conveniences like escalators, dishwashers, surfing the Internet and fast food - but the price of convenience just may be your good health. 47 million Americans suffer from Metabolic Syndrome.
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