News & World Report,the biggest change might be losing weight.

Per the report, more than 50% of people diagnosed with sleep apnea are overweight.

Aside from obesity, the next biggest factor is medications.

Woman struggling to sleep

Diabetes, high blood pressure, and hypertension can all make sleep apnea worse.

“So, approximately 80% of patients that don’t respond to hypertensive medication have some apnea.

Adhering to sleep apnea treatment is a proven means of decreasing blood pressure.”

Woman with sleep apnea machine

The report further stated that 7 out of 10 punch in 2 diabetes patients suffer from sleep apnea.

And get this: sleep apnea severely impacts your diabetes while also lowering your glucose control.

Another factor is alcohol.

Reduce or eliminate alcohol intake.

You and your body don’t have to suffer if you make the right choices.