Study: Eating At This Time Can Increase The Risk Of Diabetes

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JAKARTA - In addition to paying attention to food consumed, eating time must also be considered because it can affect health. Research reveals that eating at certain hours can cause the risk of diabetes to increase.

Launching from the Mirror, on Thursday, November 28, 2024, research was conducted by Universtat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) Spain and the University of Colombia of the United States. The study involved 26 participants aged 50-70 years, who were overweight and had prediabetics or type two diabetes.

The results of the study stated that eating after 5 p.m. by consuming more than 45 percent of daily calories can lead to a higher increase in glucose. If this is continuously done, the risk of developing diabetes will increase, especially type 2.

"Continuously high glucose levels can lead to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes," said research author Dr Diana Diaz Hololo.

Glucose increases after eating at that time as the body's ability to metabolize glucose decreases at night, which generally works optimally during the day.

"At night the body's ability to metabolize glucose is reduced due to insulin secretion and cell sensitivity to this hormone decreasing, due to circadiant rhythms regulated by central hours in the brain coordinating with noon hours," Diaz explained.

In addition to diabetes, overeating habits above 5 p.m. can also lead to the risk of cardiovascular disease. This can occur due to damage to blood vessels and chronic inflammation due to glucose which is always high.

However, further research on the findings is still needed. However, researchers suggest that the main food intake be done during the day, during breakfast and lunch, not at night.

Not only that, the researchers also recommend high-calorie food products, especially at night. Starting from ultra-process food products, fast food, and high-carb foods.