The people who stayed up late were also 1.7 times more likely to have type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, which is a set of symptoms — including high blood pressure, high blood sugar levels, too much abdominal fat and abnormal cholesterol levels — that can occur together and increase a person’s risk of cardiovascular disease or diabetes.
A person’s biological clock is largely determined by genetics, age, sex and sleeping environment, but it can be modified by external or internal cues, such as light, exercise and eating behavior. To prevent long term adverse health affects night owls should consider earlier bedtimes and avoid exposure to lights late at night and take melatonin, a natural chemical that helps people sleep.
Night Owls At Higher Risk Of Diabetes was originally published on blackdoctor.org
