The number of people diagnosed with diabetes has more than doubled in the past 20 years. The CDC says that around 3 million adults in the United States have the disease and type 2 accounts for 90 to 95% of all cases.
Current risk factors for type two include obesity, family history and age. “Aging is one of the main risk factors for most chronic diseases,” said the neurosurgeon, Dr. Hariom Yadav.
Sugar drinks and processed foods are also linked to type 2 diabetes. But experts say that this is not only what you eat, but when you eat.
A study published in Nutrition and Diabetes revealed that people who eat 45% or more of their daily calorie intake after 17 hours had lower glucose tolerance. Over time, this can have a negative impact on metabolism and BMI.
“The intestine strongly influences our physiology of the whole body,” said Yadav.
Saping for breakfast four to five days a week is linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes of 55%. The Journal of Nutrition says that not eating a morning meal can have an impact on blood sugar. It can also increase consumption later during the day.
“If you don’t eat, your body keeps and says,” I need energy. Where is energy? And this can reduce your metabolism, “said Yadav.
Poor sleep is also strongly linked to type 2. diabetes. According to the National Institute of Health, sleep is essential to control hormones, including several hormones linked to glucose metabolism.
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