Most of us have a general idea of what sleep apnea is. It means you stop breathing during the night for short periods of time, often many times during the night.
This means you don't get a good night's sleep, which can cause daytime sleepiness. But it can also cause even more serious problems such as high blood pressure and heart disease. Getting older increases your risk for sleep apnea, but the main risk factor is being overweight. And because many people with type 2 diabetes are...
