Study supports link between shift work and diabetes

摘要

Darien, IL - Working at night may disturb glucose tolerance, contributing to the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a study from Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School. As part of the study, 13 healthy, non-obese adults with no history of shift work completed two eight-day work schedules - one consisting of day work and one of night work. Each week included four baseline days before the day or night shifts. Meals were standardized and blood samples were taken at regular intervals.