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ea0065p216 | Metabolism and Obesity | SFEBES2019

Risk of sleep apnoea among Emirati patients with type 2 diabetes

Hassan Sama , Buckley Adam , Al Tameemi T , Fojas Esphie Grace , Barakat Maha T , Lessan Nader

Background: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity have been linked with sleeping disorders in general and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in particular; both are highly prevalent amongst Emirati patients. However, little information is available in this population regarding the prevalence and symptomatology of OSA, its relationships with T2D and obesity, and its impact on health outcomes.Objectives: This study aims to investigate the risk of OSA based on the ...