A study involving the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) has shown that the last meal of the day plays a crucial part in regulating glucose levels the following morning, a factor that can be especially critical for people with prediabetes and may prove decisive in preventing the onset of this chronic disease.
The study was published in Nutrients. The results of the research show that dietary recommendations should consider not only the amount of carbohydrates patients can consume, but also the timing of the last evening meal. The later the meal, the harder it becomes to regulate glucose, while its nutritional content remains crucial for controlling overnight glucose levels. The researchers also found that an individual’s insulin sensitivity influences glucose regulation.