Recent Study Links Nighttime Light Exposure to Increased Diabetes Risk

What was said

"There was a very recent study that implied that light exposure at night increases your risk of diabetes. So, um, it certainly is not good for the quality of your sleep, and the likelihood is that you won't wake up as soon as it's light."

The sleep expert cited emerging evidence showing that exposure to light during sleep increases diabetes risk, beyond just disrupting sleep quality. This finding adds to existing concerns about bedroom light exposure, with the doctor recommending dark bedrooms or sleep masks as protective measures.