The term somnometabolic syndrome has been used to describe a condition where obstructive sleep apnoea coexists with one or more components of metabolic syndrome. We propose a wider definition, stating that somnometabolic syndrome refers to the multifaceted, bidirectional relationship between sleep and metabolic health, including vascular health. This also includes the association of sleep with psychological and neurocognitive function.
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J Pak Med Assoc
November 2024
Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India; Non communicable disease unit, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
The term somnometabolic syndrome has been used to describe a condition where obstructive sleep apnoea coexists with one or more components of metabolic syndrome. We propose a wider definition, stating that somnometabolic syndrome refers to the multifaceted, bidirectional relationship between sleep and metabolic health, including vascular health. This also includes the association of sleep with psychological and neurocognitive function.
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October 2022
Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital & BRIDE, Karnal, India.
This communication describes the screening and diagnostic tools that can be used to identify obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). It highlights the need to screen for OSA in all persons with metabolic syndrome and uses the term 'somnometabolic syndrome' to emphasise this. Somnometabolic syndrome can be easily screened at the primary care level, and should be an integral part of diabetes care.
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