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title: Is a little sleep debt OK?
description: It’s easier than ever not to sleep enough, but how much sleep debt is too much?
---

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# [Is a little sleep debt OK?](https://www.resmed.co.nz/blog/sleep-debt)

 Written by [Resmed](https://www.resmed.co.nz/blog/author/resmed) | May 11, 2017 7:30:00 AM

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