COMPARISON OF QUALITY OF SLEEP BETWEEN OBESE AND UNDERWEIGHT ELDERLY PEOPLE WITH DIABETES

Student: Barira Sarki Usman
Supervisor: Dr Muhammad Abdullahi Umar
HOD: Dr Muhammad Abdullahi Umar
Department of Human Physiology
Basic Medical Sciences
Northwest University, Kano, Kano State

Abstract

Comparison of Quality of Sleep between Obese and Underweight Elderly People with Diabetes. Diabetes is a prevalent condition among the elderly, and sleep quality can significantly impact disease management. Body weight, particularly obesity and underweight, may influence sleep quality in this population. To compare the quality of sleep between obese and underweight elderly individuals with diabetes. A cross-sectional study was conducted among elderly individuals (≥65 years) with diabetes, categorized as obese (BMI ≥30 kg/m?) or underweight (BMI

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