Editorial
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World J Diabetes. Oct 15, 2013; 4(5): 162-164
Published online Oct 15, 2013. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v4.i5.162
Are diabetic patients being screened for sleep related breathing disorder?
Salim Surani
Salim Surani, Department of Medicine, Texas A&M University, Aransas Pass, TX 78366, United States
Author contributions: Surani S solely contributed to this paper.
Correspondence to: Salim Surani, MD, MPH, MSHM, FACP, FCCP, FAASM, Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Texas A&M University, 1177 W Wheeler Ave, Suite 1, Aransas Pass, TX 78366, United States. srsurani@hotmail.com
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Received: June 18, 2013
Revised: August 10, 2013
Accepted: August 16, 2013
Published online: October 15, 2013
Core Tip

Core tip: There is higher prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among diabetic population; if undiagnosed and untreated can cause increase in diabetic complications. Primary care giver should routinely screen for OSA among diabetic patients as a part of their routine evaluations.