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Sleep Apnea, Type 2 Diabetes & CV Disease

Diabetes and OSA: Unhealthy Choices Lead to Dangerous Relationships -Recognize the importance of the triumvirate of health (sleep, nutrition and physical wellness – Dr. William B. Dement). Describe the financial and physical consequences of poor health choices. Identify events and circumstances that affect sleep. Define sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Define type 2 diabetes. Discuss the relationship between sleep apnea, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Identify patients who have sleep apnea through simple screening. Recognize the different treatment options.
 
2.0 FREE CEUs for Sleep Techs

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