7 ways lack of sleep can affect you

Lack of sleep not only makes you irritable, but has other side effects.

By Pavitra Sampath Last updated on: February 22, 2017 5:21 pm

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Our lives are becoming increasingly busy, and sleeping has become a luxury not all of us can afford. But apart from feeling sleepy, tired and irritable throughout the day, lack of sleep can actually have far-reaching effects on your body. Here are the 7 things that lack of sleep does to your body.

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Make you gain weight: Did you know that getting as little as 30 minutes less of shut eye a day can lead to metabolic disruption. Thought to be due to the fact that people who are sleep deprived tend to sleep more on the weekend to make up the sleep deficit, this form of weight gain can also lead to the onset of Type-2 diabetes.

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