Effects of CPAP-respiration on markers of glucose metabolism in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Effects of CPAP-respiration on markers of glucose metabolism in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Background: Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome (OSAS) is a condition of obstruction, apneas and arousals while sleeping. It has been suggested that OSAS independently influences glucose metabolism. The main treatment for OSAS is continuous positive airways pressure (CPAP). Objectives: To assess the e...

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Main Authors: Meyer, Gabriele, Möhler, Ralph, Hecht, Lars
Format: Article
Language:deu
Published: German Medical Science GMS Publishing House 2011-01-01
Series:GMS German Medical Science
Subjects:
Insulin resistance
continuous positive airway pressure
obstructive sleep apnea
diabetes mellitus type 2
meta-analysis
Online Access:http://www.egms.de/en/journals/gms/2011-9/000143.shtml

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