Patients & Families

• Did you know that more than 50% of people with type 2 diabetes also have sleep apnea?
• Most of these people have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and are unaware they have it
• Leaving either of these conditions untreated leaves you at risk of health complications

 

 

Symptoms of OSA

 

Use this checklist to help identify whether you or a relative or friend might have OSA:

• Has your partner noticed that you snore, gasp or stop breathing during sleep?
• Do you often wake up feeling unrefreshed?
• Do you sometimes feel excessively sleepy during the day?
• Do you find it difficult to concentrate?
• Do you have high blood pressure?
• Do you have type 2 diabetes?

 

If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, you may have OSA.

 

 

Next steps

1. Quick Sleep Test
2. Discuss your results with your GP