Scientists from Leiden University (Netherlands) studied the link between sleep duration, diabetes, and body fat distribution in over 5,000 participants, mostly in their mid-50s.
Participants reported their usual wake-up and bedtime schedules.
Staying up late can disrupt the circadian rhythm – which can lead to metabolic disorders and ultimately to type 2 diabetes.
From there, the authors divided the participants into 3 groups:
- Group 1 - late circadian rhythm type, includes those who go to bed the latest.
- Group 2 - early circadian rhythm type, includes the percentage of people who go to bed earliest.
- Group 3 - intermediate circadian rhythm, includes people who go to bed neither too early nor too late.
During the nearly 7-year follow-up period, 225 people developed type 2 diabetes.
The results revealed that avoiding staying up late can help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to the New York Post.
Specifically, people who don't stay up late (going to bed early and not too early or too late) have a 46% lower risk of developing diabetes compared to those who stay up late, according to Dr. Jeroen van der Velde, a researcher at Leiden University Medical Center.
Avoiding staying up late can help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
He explained: It's possible that the circadian clock in people with a late circadian rhythm isn't synchronized with the normal schedule. This can lead to circadian rhythm imbalances – which can result in metabolic disorders and ultimately lead to type 2 diabetes.
Researchers also found that people with a late biological time pattern had a higher body mass index (BMI), larger waist circumference, more visceral fat, and higher liver fat content compared to those with an intermediate biological time pattern.
They suggest that the reason people who stay up late are more prone to diabetes is related to having more body fat.
Dr. Van der Velde explains: People with a late biological clock pattern appear to have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to those with an intermediate biological clock pattern, possibly due to higher body fat levels, including visceral fat and liver fat.
Advice for night owls to avoid diabetes
Dr. Van der Velde advises that those who stay up late should consider finishing dinner at a consistent time, such as 6 p.m., as the timing of meals can affect digestion and metabolism, according to the New York Post.
He also stated that during the course of his research, he will provide more specific advice on changes to sleep habits.
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