Association between sleep duration and diabetic kidney disease: a cross-sectional study based on the National health and nutrition examination survey database (2005–2020)

Key Points

• Diabetic kidney disease is significantly associated with shorter sleep duration, highlighting a potential risk factor.
• In the analysis, individuals with short sleep duration showed a higher prevalence of kidney disease, particularly in chronic conditions.
• Cross-sectional analysis based on 2005-2020 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data reveals critical insights into health.
• Findings suggest that improving sleep duration may be a novel strategy to prevent or manage diabetic kidney disease.