NIGHT-SHIFT WORK AND THE DIABETIC PATIENT

Authors
BELL DSH
Citation
Dsh. Bell, NIGHT-SHIFT WORK AND THE DIABETIC PATIENT, The Endocrinologist, 5(5), 1995, pp. 344-346
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
Endocrynology & Metabolism
Journal title
The Endocrinologist → ACNP
ISSN journal
10512144
Volume
5
Issue
5
Year of publication
1995
Pages
344 - 346
Database
ISI
SICI code
1051-2144(1995)5:5<344:NWATDP>2.0.ZU;2-K
Abstract
Circadian rhythms are associated with changes in the levels of melaton in, cortisol, ACTH, and growth hormone. Night shift work causes loweri ng of melatonin levels and significant health problems. The diabetic p atient will, in addition, have difficulty in maintaining glycemic cont rol. Changes in lifestyle, diet, and medication can minimize the adver se effects of night shift work in the diabetic patient.