Initial Screening

A few simple steps will determine whether your diabetic patient is at risk of this condition.

 

1. Assess

Add these three simple questions to your patient’s assessment.

1. Do you snore?
2. Do you wake up tired after a full night of sleep?
3. Have you been told you stop breathing during sleep?
4. Do you have high blood pressure?

 

2. Screen

1. Use the Quick Sleep Test to assess your patient’s perceived sleepiness.
   or
2. Use the ApneaLink™ device to perform overnight screening to assess risk of OSA.

 3. Refer

To a sleep specialist or clinic for a complete assessment.

 

 

Next steps

1. Test your type 2 diabetic patients for OSA
2. Initiate treatment or refer to a Sleep Specialist for further investigation