Sleep disorders are a group of conditions that affect sleep pattern, quality, and timing, which can negatively impact health. The consequences and comorbidities of sleep disorders are numerous and far-reaching, with disorders like narcolepsy and sleep-related breathing disorders affecting such areas as mental health, weight, and even the development of cardiovascular illness and diabetes.
Sleep disorders and sleep disturbances are common and well-documented in endocrine disorders. This is especially true among metabolic disorders, where poor sleep quality is a known risk factor for type 2 diabetes and obesity, owing to the disturbance of such regulatory hormones as insulin and leptin. Sleep quality is also known to alter the concentration and secretion of stress hormones like cortisol as well as reproductive hormones like estrogen and progesterone, among many others. Insight into the link between sleep and endocrine disorders may lead to better treatment and a greater understanding of the interconnectivity between these vital systems.
This Research Topic aims to compile original research, review, and perspective articles that expand our understanding of the way sleep disorders affect the endocrine system. Sleep disorders both rare and common will be considered, including but not limited to narcolepsy, sleep apnea, insomnia, and sleep walking, as well as translational work and basic research.
Sleep disorders are a group of conditions that affect sleep pattern, quality, and timing, which can negatively impact health. The consequences and comorbidities of sleep disorders are numerous and far-reaching, with disorders like narcolepsy and sleep-related breathing disorders affecting such areas as mental health, weight, and even the development of cardiovascular illness and diabetes.
Sleep disorders and sleep disturbances are common and well-documented in endocrine disorders. This is especially true among metabolic disorders, where poor sleep quality is a known risk factor for type 2 diabetes and obesity, owing to the disturbance of such regulatory hormones as insulin and leptin. Sleep quality is also known to alter the concentration and secretion of stress hormones like cortisol as well as reproductive hormones like estrogen and progesterone, among many others. Insight into the link between sleep and endocrine disorders may lead to better treatment and a greater understanding of the interconnectivity between these vital systems.
This Research Topic aims to compile original research, review, and perspective articles that expand our understanding of the way sleep disorders affect the endocrine system. Sleep disorders both rare and common will be considered, including but not limited to narcolepsy, sleep apnea, insomnia, and sleep walking, as well as translational work and basic research.