Sleep Extension Improves Sleep Health but Not Insulin Sensitivity in People With Overweight or Obesity Who Maintain Habitual Short Sleep Schedules

Diabetes Care 2026 Open access

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Authors: Joseph W. Beals, Gordon I. Smith, Sarah S. Farabi, Bruce W. Patterson, Brendan Lucey, Josiane L. Broussard, Kenneth P. Wright, Samuel Klein
DOI: 10.2337/dc25-2083
Cited by: 2
References: 14

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether extending sleep improves insulin sensitivity in people with overweight or obesity, insulin resistance, and habitual short sleep schedules (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Sleep and related disorders Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue Sleep and Wakefulness Research

Publication details

Journal / source
Diabetes Care
Publisher
American Diabetes Association
Volume
49
Issue
5
Pages
740–745
Publication date
21 January 2026
Language
EN