The sleep 'sweet spot' that lowers diabetes risk
New York Post • • health
Key Points:
- A new study involving over 10,000 participants found that the optimal sleep duration to minimize insulin resistance, a precursor to Type 2 diabetes, is approximately 7 hours and 19 minutes per night.
- Sleeping less than this optimal duration was linked to lower risk of diabetes, while sleeping more increased risk, particularly among women and individuals aged 40 to 59.
- The study highlighted the conditional effects of "weekend catch-up sleep," showing it benefits only those with weekday sleep deficits if limited to 1-2 hours, but may harm those who already get sufficient or excess sleep during the week.
- Researchers emphasized the importance of personalized sleep recommendations to manage metabolic health, noting that poor glycemic control can disrupt sleep and create a vicious
