Sleep & Dreaming

Weight Loss and Diabetes Drugs May Ease Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, especially those with obesity . Excess weight, particularly around the neck and abdomen, contributes to airway obstruction during sleep, leading to interrupted breathing and poor sleep quality . Recent advances in weight loss medications, including glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, have shown promise not only in reducing body weight but also in improving sleep apnea symptoms, offering new hope for patients .