A recent medical study has revealed that consuming a large number of calories after 5 PM can affect the body’s ability to control blood sugar, increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes.
According to a report published on a medical website, individuals who consume 45% or more of their daily calories after 5 PM may experience reduced glucose processing ability in the body.
Experts explain that this issue becomes more serious closer to bedtime, as the body becomes less responsive to insulin during that time. As a result, blood sugar levels remain high for longer periods after eating.
The study further highlights that the digestive system works more efficiently during the earlier part of the day. By night, the body starts preparing for sleep, and metabolism slows down.
Experts warn that if a person eats a heavy, high-calorie meal in the evening and goes to sleep soon after, that food is more likely to be stored as fat rather than used as energy.
To prevent diabetes and maintain healthy blood sugar levels, researchers strongly recommend setting a proper eating schedule. Ideally, dinner should be light and eaten before 5 PM, and eating should be avoided a few hours before sleeping.
