ResMed MyAir™ is an app that empowers CPAP patients using ResMed compatible CPAP machines to better understand their sleep apnea and their therapy. By using MyAir, patients improved their CPAP compliance from 70% to 87%.
Most people associate blood sugar with diabetes and diet, but sleep can also play a role in healthy glucose numbers. The relationship between sleep and aspects of personal health like blood sugar is not always addressed. But understanding the link between these two aspects of health could make a difference in your next blood test.
CPAP therapy can improve sleep and help you stay healthy. But sometimes there can be side effects. A CPAP cough is not uncommon, especially when you first start CPAP therapy. Getting used to pressurized air and wearing a mask while you sleep can take some time. If side effects like a cough persist, you can take steps to make CPAP therapy more comfortable.
Sleep is an important part of our lives. Without enough of it, our bodies collapse with fatigue. However, different people do sleep differently and their bodies require different amounts of sleep. Some people can sleep as little as 5 hours a night and function just fine day to day, and some people require more than 9 hours of sleep to function properly. Age is also a factor in the amount of sle...
Sleep apnea negatively impacts the well-being and health of nearly 20 million undiagnosed Americans.1 Left untreated, this sleep disorder is tied to both short- and long-term health complications. For people who make their living driving, untreated sleep apnea impacts the ability to focus and slows reaction times. It may also contribute to daily headaches. A study sponsored by the Federal
Sleep apnea is in the headlines, and for good reason. Obstructive sleep apnea cases are growing in both the US and around the world. The American Journal of Epidemiology shows that the estimated rates of obstructive sleep apnea have increased substantially over the last twenty years.
Auto-adjusting CPAP machines (APAP) are designed to automatically adjust the amount of pressure delivered on a breathe-by-breathe basis. The auto-adjusting CPAP can operate in a full CPAP machine mode to deliver constant pressure when desired. These machines are typically software-capable, or ‘smart’ machines, which can help you and your doctor fine-tune your obstructive sleep apnea therapy and monitor for effectiveness.
Although Fisher & Paykel is best known for household appliances, the company also has a significant healthcare business. Fisher & Paykel also has a full line of CPAP equipment. Their product line includes the Icon CPAP line and several nasal, nasal pillows, and full face CPAP masks. In fact, some of Fisher & Paykel’s CPAP masks have elicited some very positive reviews from CPAP users.
The Stelo Glucose Biosensor makes blood glucose monitoring more accessible and convenient. This wearable device continuously monitors glucose levels sending results to an app on your phone. With around-the-clock monitoring, individuals with diabetes or those concerned about blood glucose only need to refer to their phone to see changes in their glucose levels.
Menopause brings many challenges to women as they age, including changes in sleep. Sleep disorders affect 39% to 47% of perimenopausal women and 35% to 60% of postmenopausal women.¹ While menopause is a normal stage in the aging process, you should address sleep issues to help maintain proper health with changes in life.
