Dietary interventions are fundamental in preventing and managing type 2 diabetes . However, some studies showed that late eating is linked to poorer glycemic control, increased body fat, highly processed food consumption, and higher BMI. A recent study has investigated the effect of consuming over 45% of daily calories after 5 PM in 26 individuals with overweight or obesity and diet- or metformin-controlled prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. The study found that blood glucose levels increased among late eaters compared to early eaters.
However, the total daily energy intake and macronutrient composition were the same in both cases. Notably, the late eaters also exhibited poor glucose tolerance. These findings suggest that late eating negatively affects glucose metabolism. The researchers recommend consuming the highest levels of calories at breakfast and lunch instead of at teatime and…
