Know your sleep apnea risk. Find a doctor who gets it.
Sleep apnea and weight gain feed each other, yet most people only hear half the story. Know your risk in 60 seconds, then find a sleep doctor in your state.
“Patients tend to think they have sleep sleep apnea because of their weight but almost none of them realize sleep apnea actually makes weight gain even worse.”
Dr. Claire Belevender
Sleep deprived people eat up to 900 more calories per day.
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Sleep deprivation increases desire for sugary, salty snacks—and causes continued snacking even after large meals (up to 900 calories more).
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Underslept individuals produce up to 30% more ghrelin (hunger hormone) leading to increased appetite.
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Sleep deprived individuals produce 18% less leptin (satiety hormone) that tells your brain you’ve eaten enough.
Common sleep apnea treatments
CPAP Therapy
Many patients report waking up refreshed after just one night. This is gold standard for keeping your airway open during sleep.
Tirzepatide
Also known as Zepbound or Mounjaro, these drugs were FDA-approved and found to be highly effective at treating obstructive sleep apnea through weight loss.
Weight Loss Therapy
Build better habits with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (or CBT) for weight loss, a proven technique for identifying and taking control of cravings.
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Sleep Apnea Risk Check
8 questions. Takes about a minute.
This screening tool is for informational purposes only and is not a medical diagnosis. The STOP-BANG questionnaire estimates your risk for obstructive sleep apnea but cannot confirm or rule out the condition. Only a licensed healthcare provider can diagnose sleep apnea, typically through a sleep study. Results here do not constitute medical advice or establish a doctor-patient relationship. If you have concerns about your sleep or health, please consult a qualified physician.