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Taking afternoon naps could increase the risk of developing type II diabetes, according to new research.

A recent study conducted by Diabetes UK monitored the napping habits of 16,480 people and found that the occurrence of the condition increased with sleeping frequency.

The findings revealed that those who napped had a 26 per cent greater risk of developing Type II diabetes compared to those who did not.

It is thought that waking up from a short sleep activates hormones and mechanisms in the body which can potentially stop insulin working effectively.

"This could also predispose people to Type II diabetes which can develop when the insulin the body makes does not work properly," the authors write.

Director of research at Diabetes UK, Dr Iain Frame, added: "This new research could be another step towards explaining the possible link between disturbed sleep patterns and type II diabetes."

Medical experts recently claimed that performing obesity surgery could help to resolve type II diabetes.

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This entry was posted on Monday, March 9th, 2009 at 1:00 pm and is filed under Diabetes.