Weight Gain
Splurge eating is also a factor of sleep apnea. Due to lack of sleep all night, the person suffers from low energy levels all day. To compensate for the body’s energy level, more food is consumed as food is the primary source of energy. Eating more food provides glucose to the body, and glucose is a simple form of sugar. This sugar starts to utilize by cells of the body. The extra amount of carbohydrates begin to store in the body and result in weight gain. A person doesn’t notice, but the arrow of the weighing machine starts to rise and results in increased fat.