Are irregular sleep cycles, diabetes, and hypertension interlinked?

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Thank you for writing and I can understand your concern.

There is no such connection with diabetes (elevated blood glucose levels), but yes, sleep disturbances or stress can lead to hypertension (high blood pressure). If your sleep is disturbed for a long time of period, like for years, and you have certain kinds of stress, then you are more prone to develop hypertension but not diabetes. A healthy person should sleep for at least six to eight hours daily, and it should be continuous. If you are working alternative shifts, make a schedule accordingly and ensure that you sleep for at least six hours a day, as that will be enough to keep you healthy, and you will not have any risk of developing hypertension. Along with this, I suggest you do regular exercise.

I wish you good health.

Do get back in case of any further queries.

Thank you.