Do night owls have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes than early birds, and what does the evidence show in Europe?

Chronotype and diabetes risk explained: circadian rhythm, insulin sensitivity, sleep timing, metabolic syndrome, and clinical interpretation.

In this episode, we examine research suggesting that people with a late chronotype (“night owls”) may have increased metabolic risk compared to early risers.

You’ll learn:

• What chronotype means (natural preference for sleep timing)

• How disrupted circadian rhythm affects insulin sensitivity

• The link between short sleep duration and glucose regulation

• Why late eating patterns may influence metabolic health

• The difference between association and causation in research

• When HbA1c or fasting glucose testing is ...