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Working Irregular Hours Could Increase Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes

According to Medline Plus, working irregular hours could increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. When diabetes or any other medical condition leads to debilitating symptoms, you may be eligible to receive long-term disability benefits.

New research finds that women who work irregular hours—such as rotating night shifts—lead to problems beyond fatigue. They’re at risk of type 2 diabetes. The longer a woman works irregular hours, the greater the risk as well.

Nursing was a field specifically looked at. For those who worked irregular hours for 2 years, the risk of type 2 diabetes was minimal. Beyond 2 years however, the risk begins to climb. Women involved in the study who had worked these types of hours for more than 20 years had an increased risk as high as 58%.

Other studies have also found links between rotating shifts and metabolic syndrome. Symptoms that may develop include resistance to insulin and elevated blood pressure. Metabolic syndrome increases the risk of not only developing type 2 diabetes but also heart disease.

Additionally, irregular work hours are also found to lead to obesity, which is yet another risk factor for diabetes. The study didn’t however, determine why this risk exists.

Speak to a Plantation long-term disability attorney if you have questions in regards to eligibility for disability benefits. Or if your claim was denied, then you may need to seek legal counsel.

Long-term disability benefits may be available to those who have purchased a disability plan from a private insurer or have coverage through an employer. Unfortunately, the insurers don’t make it easy for the disabled to get access to the benefits they deserve.

When a severe medical condition makes it impossible for you to work and you’ve been denied your long-term disability benefits, an attorney from LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A. can help you cut through the red tape and fight for your benefits, no matter where you live in the U.S! Contact a Plantation long-term disability attorney today – 1-888-234-5758.