Americans at Risk

Americans at Risk ACADEMY AMERICAN WAKE American Academy of Sleep Medicine SLEEP OF SLEEP MEDICINE TYPE 2 DIABETES HYPERTENSION OR 67 MILLION 23 MILLION AMERICANS SUFFER FROM TYPE 2 DIABETES* AMERICANS HAVE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE 70% OF TYPE 2 DIABETICS ALSO HAVE OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA 30% to 40% ALSO HAVE OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA GET EVALUATED FOR SLEEP APNEA Treating sleep apnea can improve insulin sensitivity and nighttime glucose levels. Seeking and adhering to sleep apnea treatment is a proven means of decreasing blood pressure – and improving overall health. (120/80 Patients suffering from Type 2 diabetes or hypertension should consult a board-certified sleep medicine physician about their risk for obstructive sleep apnea. To find a sleep specialist or accredited sleep center in your area, visit www.sleepeducation.com *According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25.6 million American adults suffer from diabetes, and Type 2 diabetes accounts for about 90 to 95 percent of all diagnosed cases.