In your face, men.
A new study has found that men who sleep more than the average amount (7 hours) have a greater risk of developing diabetes.
Research published in the
Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found it impairs the ability to process sugar which can lead to the condition.
Women, however, who slept
more than average were more responsive to the hormone insulin. They also had enhanced function of beta cells - the cells that produce the hormone insulin - meaning they were less at risk for developing the disease.
Over 700 healthy adults ranging in age from 30 to 60 years old made up the study and participants were recruited from 19 centres in 14 European countries.
The study is the first to show opposite effects of lost sleep on diabetes risk in men and women.
Lead author of the study, Femke Rutters, said the devices used in this study were a lot more sensitive than past studies.
"Even when you are healthy, sleeping too much or too little can have detrimental effects on your health. This research shows how important sleep is to a key aspect of health -- glucose metabolism."
So tag your fella and let me know that the next time you are trying to catch some extra zzz's it's simply for the good of your health. 
