RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Does lack of sleep cause diabetes? JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine JO Cleve Clin J Med FD Cleveland Clinic SP 549 OP 558 DO 10.3949/ccjm.78a.10165 VO 78 IS 8 A1 Carol Touma A1 Silvana Pannain YR 2011 UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/78/8/549.abstract AB Several lines of evidence indicate that chronic lack of sleep may contribute to the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Adequate sleep and good sleep hygiene should be included among the goals of a healthy lifestyle, especially for patients with diabetes. We urge clinicians to recommend at least 7 hours of uninterrupted sleep per night as part of a healthy lifestyle.