"The latest study suggests that sleeping less than six hours can increase the probability of certain diseases. A research published in JAMA Network Open adds evidence supporting the importance of obtaining enough sleep to prevent the risk of type 2 diabetes. Information regarding the link between lack of sleep and the risk of type 2 diabetes in this article is sourced from health.com (26/03)."

The research also notes that there is still a correlation between lack of sleep and type 2 diabetes. The awareness of the importance of rest often does not reach the expected level, but the view has changed with the progress of recent research, according to Jing Wang, MD, who serves as the clinical director at the Mount Sinai Integrative Sleep Center and also as a professor in the field of pulmonary medicine and sleep medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai. "In my opinion, the public and scientific awareness of the importance of rest has significantly increased in recent years," said Jiang Wang, MD.

Researchers also assessed participants' eating patterns and provided ratings on a scale from zero (very unhealthy) to five (very healthy). They monitored participants for an average of 12.5 years to investigate the relationship between poor sleep, eating patterns, and type 2 diabetes. The research team did not find a connection between a healthy diet and a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes in participants who slept less than six hours per day. Experts state that this study underscores the importance of maintaining health not only through diet and physical activity.

According to Foldvary-Schaefer, lack of sleep quality can disrupt bodily functions during the day, which in turn can result in decreased academic performance, workplace conflicts, and even mistakes. It turns out, only about 1 to 2% of the population genetically requires shorter sleep duration. Adults are typically expected to sleep seven to nine hours each day, although this amount can vary depending on the specific situations faced by each individual.