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The Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) is a very good tool for seeing if you might have a sleep disorder such as obstructive sleep apnoea,(OSA) chronic insomnia, narcolepsy (rare) or one of many others.
OSA is one of the most common disorders that can be linked to Type 2 diabetes, or hypertension, or depression, or fatigue, or even gastric reflux/GERD. I don't know which comes first out of OSA and diabetes but there is definitely a higher chance of having one if you have the other.
The most obvious symptoms of OSA are loud snoring and a severe headache as soon as you wake up in the morning. BUT some people do not have these. Some people with OSA are not overweight and not over 50. Even children can get it.
The ESS tool takes a few minutes to complete. If you had a high score, you should see your GP and discuss the ESS result and ideally be referred for an overnight sleep study.
I have had OSA for several years and if you'd like to ask any questions below, please feel free.
http://www.sleepmed.com.au/epworth-calculator.html
OSA is one of the most common disorders that can be linked to Type 2 diabetes, or hypertension, or depression, or fatigue, or even gastric reflux/GERD. I don't know which comes first out of OSA and diabetes but there is definitely a higher chance of having one if you have the other.
The most obvious symptoms of OSA are loud snoring and a severe headache as soon as you wake up in the morning. BUT some people do not have these. Some people with OSA are not overweight and not over 50. Even children can get it.
The ESS tool takes a few minutes to complete. If you had a high score, you should see your GP and discuss the ESS result and ideally be referred for an overnight sleep study.
I have had OSA for several years and if you'd like to ask any questions below, please feel free.
http://www.sleepmed.com.au/epworth-calculator.html