World Diabetes Day 2022:The timing of your meals can play a big role in managing your eating habitsblood sugar levels. This is especially true in the case ofdinner timewhich may be the determining factor behind stable or uncontrolled glucose levels in people withdiabetes. Experts say that those who eat late and consume too many carbohydrates around bedtime are at high risk of elevated sugar levels andobesity. On the other hand, an early dinner can prevent unexpected and sudden sugar spikes that keep one healthy and free from diabetesdiabetescomplicaties. In addition to eating more protein and fiber, it's also helpful to keep carbohydrates limited, which can help with fasting glucose levels. Here you will find everything you want to know about the right time to have dinner for people with diabetes. (Also read:World Diabetes Day 2022: Doctors with tips to become diabetes-free and achieve remission)
What's the problem with eating late at night?
“Eating late, high carbohydrate intake in the evening, processed foods and disturbed sleep are all factors that contribute to the body's high fasting sugar levels. People who eat late, consume too many carbohydrates at dinner and have irregular sleep patterns form the group that is at high risk. of rising sugar levels,” says Dr. Sunil Kumar Mishra, Senior Director, Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Endocrinology and Diabetology, Medanta Hospital, Gurugram.
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Dr Mishra says this is why people are advised to finish dinner early and consume less carbohydrates, more fiber and protein so that the digestive process is smooth and blood sugar levels are good.
"To treat or prevent low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) during the night, it is recommended to eat 2 hours before bedtime and not sleep immediately after dinner and to avoid fatty foods and a diet high in carbohydrates" , says Dr. Mishra.
Benefits of early eating for diabetics
“Eating the right food at the right times is crucial. Eating late promotes metabolic problems in humans, including problems with glucose metabolism, while eating early has a positive effect on blood sugar levels, insulin sensitivity, blood pressure and triglycerides. A recent study found that people with type 2 diabetes may benefit from prolonged fasting, which means they eat more quickly,” says the expert.
How late at night eating can increase sugar levels
“There are several factors at play. When people consume too many carbohydrates and calories at night, it takes some time for the food-mediated disposal of glucose in the body to occur. And it is imperative that glucose is used by the body. During the day As we are awake, moving and doing various physical activities during the day, this helps our body use the glucose within a few hours while at night the body is at rest as we tend not to do any physical activities during that time feeding, which causes the basal sugar level to rise, and after a while the liver starts producing glucose in the body, which in turn increases the level of hyperglycemia. It has been observed that if you snack after an evening meal, especially if you eat food with carbohydrates – you may wake up the next morning with high blood sugar,” says Dr. Mishra.
What does hunger mean in the middle of the night?
If you feel hungry at night, this is a sign of low sugar levels. For such people, it is necessary to follow the right diabetes regimen. There are also times when people take medications or insulin, which can cause low sugar levels in the middle of the night.
“In both scenarios, people should check their glucose levels if they are hungry at night. But we now have medications that don't cause low blood sugar levels, so people don't have to deal with hyperglycemia. Additionally, they should consult their doctor if they are taking medications that cause low cause sugar levels. But if the medicine is not so, they should make a habit of not eating too much at night. Even after that, if they are hungry, it is best for their health to switch from high-calorie processed foods such as cookies to healthy foods such as nuts, seeds and fruit," says the expert.
Best and worst times to eat for diabetics
People with diabetes should eat between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM. Eating just before bedtime or late at night should be avoided.
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