There’s a link between insufficient sleep and the development of insulin resistance, one of the factors that cause Type 2 diabetes. Insulin resistance occurs when the body does not properly use the hormone insulin. Past research shows that sleep loss reduces a man’s testosterone levels and increases cortisol levels. Insulin resistance occurs when the body does not properly use the hormone insulin. This test result allowed the researchers to calculate each man’s insulin resistance using standard measures, including the Matsuda Index.

Source: Hindustan Times March 19, 2018 06:00 UTC