Teens with type I diabetes have lighter sleep stages and often do not get a good night’s sleep, according to a new study. What’s worse, this lack of sleep interferes with the teen body’s ability to keep blood sugar levels stable. Long-term complications can include kidney, nerve, and eye damage. According to another study, poor sleep increases the chances of obese teens developing type II diabetes. About 26 million Americans and 9 million Canadians have diabetes.
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