Even a dim light in the bedroom can raise blood sugar
Chicago: A small study has found that even a small light in the bedroom at night can change blood sugar levels. This is because especially in western countries there is a lamp on the head or the TV is on and its light is present in the room.
The bottom line is that for most people, even a dim light in their bedroom can affect their sleep. But it is not limited to sleep, but this light can disrupt blood glucose, the effects of which can be seen the next day. This can cause blood sugar levels to rise above normal.
Then the effects of direct light can lead to obesity or type 2 diabetes. But more research is needed.
More research is needed on sleep lights and poor health. Interestingly, several previous investigations have shown that light in the bedroom opens the door to many diseases, including obesity. On that occasion, Dr. Fells Z and his colleagues at the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago recruited 20 people and began an investigation.
These people were put to sleep in the laboratory for two nights. On the first day, everyone slept in a completely dark room. The next day, half of the participants were asked to sleep in a 100 lux light. This light is the same as the headlight or the TV in the room or it was equal to the street light coming from the curtain.
The next morning, two blood tests were performed on each person, in which insulin was measured. In the second test, glucose was given after awakening, after which insulin behavior was noted.
Volunteers who spent the night in dim light were found to have high blood sugar levels the next day, compared to those who slept in a completely dark room. There was no increase in blood sugar in those who slept in complete darkness on both nights.
However, experts have also announced a major study in this regard.
