Prevalence of sleep disorder in type 2 diabetes Mellitus patients and it's related factors

Background & objectives: There are some evidences for the decrease of sleep quality among diabetic patients. Because of negative impact of blood glucose on sleep disorders, we aimed at investigating The prevalence of sleep disorders in patients with type 2 diabetes and its risk factors. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 507 patients with type 2 diabetes in Gonabad in 1391. for data collection valid and reliable questionnaire and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality questionnaire were used.The data were analyzed by software SPSS 20 and descriptive statistics. Results:The prevalence of sleep disorders in this study was 50/7%. 65% of participants were women, and mean age of patients in the two groups with and without sleep disorders were respectively 58/56 and 57/90. Sleep disorder score significantly higher in women than men, and the marital status, occupation, daily glibenclamide, a significant relationship was observed in other diseases and improve sleep. Conclusion: The prevalence of sleep disorders in patients with diabetes is high. Because of known effects of sleep disorders in diabetes, It is suggested to plan a sleep health program in patients with diabetes and it needs more attention.