Higher waist circumference (OR 1.1; 95% CI 1.0-1.1) and BMI (OR 1.1; 95% CI 1.0-1.2) were significantly associated with the presence and severity of OSA in obese patients with type 2 diabetes.
Observational (n=306)
Effect estimate: OR 1.1 (95% CI 1.0-1.1)
p-value: p=0.03
OBJECTIVE: To assess the risk factors for the presence and severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among obese patients with type 2 diabetes. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: Unattended polysomnography was performed in 306 participants. RESULTS: Over 86% of participants had OSA with an apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) >or=5 events/h. The mean AHI was 20.5 +/- 16.8 events/h. A total of 30.5% of the participants had moderate OSA (15 or=30). Waist circumference (odds ratio 1.1; 95% CI 1.0-1.1; P = 0.03) was significantly related to the presence of OSA. Severe OSA was most likely in individuals with a higher BMI (odds ratio 1.1; 95% CI 1.0-1.2; P = 0.03). CONCLUSIONS: Physicians should be particularly cognizant of the likelihood of OSA in obese patients with type 2 diabetes, especially among individuals with higher waist circumference and BMI.
Foster et al. (Wed,) conducted a observational in Obese patients with type 2 diabetes (n=306). Waist circumference and BMI was evaluated on Presence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) (OR 1.1, 95% CI 1.0-1.1, p=0.03). Higher waist circumference (OR 1.1; 95% CI 1.0-1.1) and BMI (OR 1.1; 95% CI 1.0-1.2) were significantly associated with the presence and severity of OSA in obese patients with type 2 diabetes.