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Sleep, circadian rhythms, and type 2 diabetes mellitus

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Parameswaran, Gokul, Ray, David W.·2022·Clinical Endocrinology

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Over the last 60 years we have seen a significant rise in metabolic disease, especially type 2 diabetes. In the same period, the emergence of electricity and artificial lighting has allowed our behavioural cycles to be independent of external patterns of sunlight. This has led to a corresponding increase in sleep deprivation, estimated to be about 1 hour per night, as well as circadian misalignment (living against the clock). Evidence from experimental animals as well as controlled human subjects have shown that sleep deprivation and circadian misalignment can both directly drive metabolic dysfunction, causing diabetes. However, the precise mechanism by which these processes contribute to insulin resistance remains poorly understood. In this article, we will review the new literature in the field and propose a model attempting to reconcile the experimental observations made. We believe our model will serve as a useful point of reference to understand how metabolic dysfunction can emerge from sleep or circadian rhythm disruptions, providing new directions for research and therapy.

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Authors
Parameswaran, G., & Ray, D. W.
Affiliations
John Radcliffe Hospital (GB)
Corresponding author
Ray, David W.
Venue
Clinical Endocrinology
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2021-10-12
Volume
96
Issue
1
Pages
12-20
ISSN
  • 0300-0664 (ISSN-L)
  • 1365-2265
OpenAlex
W3207192575
Cited by
85
References
71
Citations by year
2026: 13 · 2025: 16 · 2024: 22 · 2023: 20 · 2022: 11 · 2021: 3
FWCI
1.79
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Clinical Endocrinology (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
Medical Research Council (MR/P023576/1)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Endocrine and Autonomic Systems › Circadian rhythm and melatonin
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Sleep and related disorders
Keywords
sleep deprivation, circadian misalignment, type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, metabolic dysfunction, artificial lighting, circadian rhythm
MeSH terms
Animals, Circadian Rhythm, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Humans, Lighting, Sleep, Sleep Deprivation

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