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ABSTRACT: Introduction
Acute and chronic insomnia can exacerbate type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). We investigated suvorexant (an anti-insomnia drug that targets the orexin system) effects on sleep architecture and glucose metabolism in T2DM patients with insomnia.Materials and methods
This 7?day open-label, single-arm, intervention trial included 18 subjects with T2DM and insomnia. After 1?day acclimatization, daily glucose levels, sleep architecture, and autonomic nervous function were evaluated by continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), single-channel electroencephalography, and accelerometry, respectively.Results
Suvorexant treatment for 3?days significantly increased total sleep time and sleep efficiency, with partial suppression of sympathetic nerve activity. CGM-measured 24?h mean glucose level decreased significantly from 157.7?±?22.9 to 152.3?±?17.8?mg/dL, especially in the early glucose surge after the midnight nadir (from 28.3?±?15.0 to 18.2?±?9.9?mg/dL), and until supper with a significant improvement in homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance from 4.0?±?2.8 to 2.9?±?1.6, respectively.Conclusions
Suvorexant treatment for insomnia of subjects with T2DM significantly improved CGM-measured daily glycemic control, which was associated with changes in sympathomimetic tone and/or improved insulin sensitivity. The amelioration of insomnia may therefore be a target for improving glycemic control in T2DM patients with insomnia.
SUBMITTER: Toi N
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6306692 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Toi Norikazu N Inaba Masaaki M Kurajoh Masafumi M Morioka Tomoaki T Hayashi Noriyuki N Hirota Tomoe T Miyaoka Daichi D Emoto Masanori M Yamada Shinsuke S
Journal of clinical & translational endocrinology 20181218
<h4>Introduction</h4>Acute and chronic insomnia can exacerbate type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). We investigated suvorexant (an anti-insomnia drug that targets the orexin system) effects on sleep architecture and glucose metabolism in T2DM patients with insomnia.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>This 7 day open-label, single-arm, intervention trial included 18 subjects with T2DM and insomnia. After 1 day acclimatization, daily glucose levels, sleep architecture, and autonomic nervous function were ev ...[more]