Craig Phillips’s research indicates that obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) can lead to several adverse health effects, including:
- Elevated blood pressure (hypertension)
- Increased insulin resistance and impaired glucose metabolism, raising the risk of type 2 diabetes
- Higher post‑prandial lipidaemia (blood fat levels after meals)
- Greater risk of cardiovascular disease such as heart disease and stroke
- Weight‑related metabolic disturbances
These findings highlight OSA’s impact on cardiometabolic health.