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 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 apnea myths
Myth 1: “It’s just a little snoring”
It starves you of oxygen all night, causing weight gain, brain fog, and heart strain.
Myth 2: “If I just lose weight, it’ll go away.”
It's a two-way street. The apnea feeds the weight that feeds the apnea.
Myth 3: “CPAP is the only option.”
It's the gold standard, but not the only one. Doctors weigh several approaches.
Myth 3: “I’d need to go to a sleep lab.”
Not anymore. A quick check and an at-home test do it.
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.
Ways doctors can treat sleep apnea
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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