When we think about managing blood sugar, we usually focus on diet, exercise, and medications. But there’s a lesser-known player that could be quietly working against you each night: sleep apnea. It’s not just about snoring or feeling groggy in the morning—sleep apnea has a serious impact on your body’s ability to manage glucose, and it could be putting you at risk of type 2 diabetes without you realising it.
For many Aussies, pouring a glass of wine or cracking open a beer in the evening feels like a way to relax after a long day. And while alcohol might help you doze off faster, it’s not doing your sleep any favours in the long run. If you’ve decided to give up drinking—or are thinking about it—it’s natural to wonder what impact this change will have on your sleep. The truth? Quitting alcohol does improve sleep, but the journey isn’t always smooth in those first 30 days.
When we think of diabetes and sleep, we often picture disrupted rest from needing to go to the bathroom or feeling wired at night despite being exhausted. But there’s something deeper going on for many people with type 2 diabetes—and it starts with your breathing.
We all know the feeling: a few drinks at the end of a long week, a deep night’s sleep, and a lazy Saturday morning. But what if that “deep” sleep isn’t as restful as it seems? For many Australians, alcohol can be a regular part of social life—but it may also be quietly disguising a serious health issue: obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
It’s Alcohol Awareness Week—a perfect time to reflect not just on how alcohol affects your liver or mood, but also your sleep. If you find yourself snoring more after a few drinks, you’re not alone. But it might be more than just a noisy night. Snoring after drinking could be a red flag for a common but underdiagnosed condition: obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
It’s Friday night, you’re out with mates, and a few drinks in, you’re feeling relaxed and ready for the weekend. But have you ever noticed how sluggish and moody you feel the next morning—or even on Monday? That’s not just a hangover. What you’re experiencing could be a case of “social jet lag” driven by alcohol’s powerful impact on your body clock.
For many Australians, winding down with a drink after a long day at work feels like a harmless habit. But if you’re one of the 1 in 5 adults living with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)—or even if you haven’t been diagnosed yet—alcohol before bed could be quietly making your sleep (and your health) much worse.
If you’ve been waking up tired, snoring loudly, or feeling foggy during the day, you might be wondering if a sleep study could help get to the bottom of it. The good news? You don’t necessarily need to spend a night in a sleep lab hooked up to dozens of wires. At-home sleep studies are now more accessible and more advanced than ever. Here are five common questions answered to help you understand how it all works—and whether it might be the right step for you.
If you’ve recently been told you might have sleep apnea—or you’ve noticed signs like loud snoring, constant fatigue, or waking up gasping for air—it’s natural to feel overwhelmed. Between booking a sleep study and choosing a treatment, it can be hard to know who to trust. That’s why getting advice that’s truly independent and patient-focused is so important.
