India, Dec. 22 -- Managing blood sugar levels is not only about what you eat, but also about when you eat. Dinner plays a crucial role in overnight glucose control, yet it is often the meal where people unknowingly make the biggest mistakes. Heavy, refined, or sugary foods consumed late in the evening can cause sudden insulin spikes, making it harder for the body to regulate blood sugar while you sleep. This becomes especially concerning for people with diabetes, prediabetes, or insulin resistance.

At night, metabolism slows down and physical activity declines, increasing the likelihood that excess glucose remains in the bloodstream. Over time, this can worsen insulin resistance, disrupt sleep, and lead to high fasting blood sugar the ne...