Fresenius Cycler, Sleep Interruption and Secondary Aliments

There is an article in the 4/3/2023 issue of CNN Health by Madeline Holcombe titled “These 5 rules for good sleep may also impact the development of asthma, experts say.” “Bad sleep quality and quantity may put you at greater risk for developing asthma, according to a new study” the study concludes. It is linked here: The picture above is from the cited article.

That got me thinking about what other ailments might be lurking in the background related to lack of sleep caused by the Fresenius Cycler Drain Alarms for which Fresenius may be found to be culpable. This line of thinking springs from my dealings with the Veteran Administration and Agent Orange. In my instance, a primary prima facia fact is that I served boots on the ground in Vietnam. Given so, I was exposed to Agent Orange. I subsequently developed Type II diabetes which became my primary ailment from such exposure. As documented herein, up to 40% or more diabetes patients become Dialysis patients. Dialysis is secondary to diabetes in the VA way of thinking. The same logic probably follows herein, but I am NOT (thank God) a lawyer!

So we have the Fresenius Liberty Cycler interrupting sleep (Primary) and “causing” what possible other “secondary” ailments among Peritoneal Dialysis patients?

So doing what I am trained to do, I asked my able AI for assistance in this manner, in this case, openai.com’s GPT-3.5. The Prompt I used is listed below, followed by the AI output I edited and a few short conclusion comments.

Prompt: It is a well-established fact from users that the Fresenius Liberty Cycler interrupts sleep because of alarms on the drain cycle. Interruption of sleep can lead to a lack of sleep on the part of the dialysis patient. A recent article in CNN suggested that lack of sleep can lead to asthma. What other ailments could be secondary to lack sleep possibly caused by drain alarms on the Liberty Cycler?

Many potential health problems can result from a lack of sleep caused by interruptions, such as those caused by the alarms on the Fresenius Liberty Cycler during dialysis treatment. Here are a few examples:

1. Cardiovascular disease: Lack of sleep has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems. Interruptions in sleep caused by alarms on the dialysis machine could exacerbate these risks in dialysis patients who are already at a higher risk for cardiovascular problems.
2. Diabetes: Poor sleep has been linked to insulin resistance and impaired glucose tolerance, key risk factors for diabetes. Dialysis patients with diabetes may be at a higher risk for complications related to their condition if they are not getting enough sleep.
3. Depression and anxiety: Sleep deprivation has been linked to depression and anxiety in many studies. Dialysis patients already dealing with the stress of their condition may be particularly vulnerable to these mental health problems if they cannot get enough sleep.
4. Immune system problems: Lack of sleep has weakened the immune system, making it harder for the body to fight infections and other health problems. Dialysis patients already dealing with weakened immune systems due to their condition may be particularly vulnerable to infections if they are not getting enough sleep.
5. Cognitive problems: Sleep deprivation can lead to problems such as difficulty concentrating, memory problems, and impaired decision-making. Dialysis patients not getting enough sleep may have trouble managing their treatment regimen or other aspects of their daily life.

This looks like a real pickle for PD patients using the Liberty Cycler. On the one hand, the Cycler is totally supporting their very life. On the other hand, it CAN be related to other life-threatening medical challenges. In this case, it boils down to the lesser of all evils. I’m sticking with the Cycler and holding on to the sincere hope that Fresenius rolls out the new and improved version in my lifetime.