Northwestern University study finds eating early can reduce risk for type 2 diabetes

Thursday, March 18, 2021
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Eating before 8:30 a.m. in the morning can help lower risk for type 2 diabetes, according to a new study by Northwestern University.

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Researchers found that people who started eating earlier in the day had lower blood sugar levels and less insulin resistance through the day.

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Previous studies suggested that eating over a shorter period daily is better. Now, eating earlier appears to also be beneficial, according to Northwestern University's new study.
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