Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes Lowered if You Start Eating Before 8:30 AM

Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes Lowered if You Start Eating Before 8:30 AM
New research suggests an early breakfast may be an important way some people can avoid Type 2 diabetes. Ulza/Shutterstock
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Researchers may have found a new way to reduce risk factors for Type 2 diabetes. According to a study recently presented by the Northwestern University in Chicago, people who start eating before 8:30 a.m. had lower blood sugar levels and less insulin resistance. These are two risk factors that could help to reduce the incidence of Type 2 diabetes.

When the body doesn’t respond well to the insulin that the pancreas is producing, insulin resistance can occur, and glucose is less able to enter the cells. People who experience this may be at higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

Sarah Cownley
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Sarah has a diploma in Nutritional Therapy from Health Sciences Academy in London, England, and enjoys helping others by teaching healthy lifestyle changes through her personal consultations and with her regular contributions to the Doctors Health Press.
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