The Association between Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Diabetic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Conclusions:There is moderate evidence that OSA is associated with DKD in patients with T2DM. Large prospective studies with long-term follow up are needed to assess the possible bi-directional mechanisms between OSA and DKD.Citation:Leong WB, Jadhakhan F, Taheri S, Thomas GN, Adab P. The association between obstructive sleep apnea on diabetic kidney disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. SLEEP 2016;39(2):301–308.
Source: Sleep - Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research