Assess - Screen - Refer
A few simple steps will determine whether your diabetic patient is at risk of this condition.
1. Assess
- Do you snore?
- Are you tired all the time?
- Has anyone witnessed pauses in your breathing during sleep?
Associated symptoms:
- Fatigue/loss of energy
- Irritability
- Poor memory
- Depression
- Personality change
- Morning headaches
- Sexual dysfunction
- Nocturia
- Hypertension
2. Screen
- Use the Epworth Sleep Test to assess your patient's perceived sleepiness.
or - Use the ApneaLink™ device to perform overnight screening to assess risk of OSA.
3. Refer
To a sleep specialist or clinic for a complete assessment.
