Doctor reveals unusual way to reduce diabetes risk
Sleeping with an eye mask helps normalize circadian rhythms.
This lowers blood sugar levels and prevents the development of diabetes.
Details of the study are provided in an article published by the Daily Mail .
How does this work
The sleep mask blocks unnecessary light at night.
Bright light at night disrupts circadian rhythms, which in turn has a negative effect on metabolism and increases the risk of diabetes.
Scientists from Flinders University in Australia conducted a study to explore this issue.
It involved 84,000 people who were given monitors to measure light at night.
The results showed that sleeping in a lighted room increased the risk of developing diabetes by 29 percent.
Researchers believe that sleeping in a bright room at night worsens insulin sensitivity.
Disruptions in the body contribute to an increase in blood sugar levels, increasing the risk of diabetes.
Poor sleep also increases levels of the appetite-stimulating hormone ghrelin.
As a result, a person begins to overeat and abuse sweets.
