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This research examines how sleep regularity influences the risk of macrovascular and microvascular complications in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

April 22, 2026Diabetes & Metabolism Journal0 citationsOpen Access

Objectively-Defined Sleep Regularity Is Associated with Macrovascular and Microvascular Complications among Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cohort Study

YZYing ZhengSir Run Run Shaw Hospital MZManrui ZhangTsinghua University HWHanzhang WuSir Run Run Shaw Hospital

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This research examines how sleep regularity influences the risk of macrovascular and microvascular complications in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
Conducted a cohort study focusing on individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Collected and analyzed data regarding sleep patterns and vascular health outcomes
Irregular sleep patterns are significantly linked to a higher risk of macrovascular complications
Diabetic neuropathy is also associated with irregular sleep among T2DM individuals

Abstract

An irregular sleep pattern across days is clinically relevant for increasing the risk of macrovascular complications and diabetic neuropathy among individuals with T2DM.

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