Skipping dinner
Not eating dinner or eating too little can cause hypoglycemia at night. At that time, the body will activate the compensation mechanism by increasing blood sugar the next morning, causing the hunger index to increase.
Sleeping too little or sleeping late
Quality of sleep plays an important role in controlling blood sugar. People who sleep less or often stay up late tend to have increased blood sugar after breakfast and higher blood sugar fluctuations. Maintaining a stable sleep schedule and getting enough sleep will better support blood sugar balance.
Exercise late in the evening
High-intensity exercise in the evening or at night can reduce blood sugar for a long time until sleep. Then, the body will react negatively by increasing blood sugar in the morning. To limit it, you can adjust the exercise time to the morning or add a light snack after exercise.
Snacking late at night
The habit of eating more in the evening can affect for a long time until the next morning. When sleeping, the digestive process takes place slower, causing the effects of food, especially carbohydrate-rich foods, to last longer and increase blood sugar in the morning. If you feel hungry at night, you should prioritize low-carbohydrate foods, rich in protein, good fats and fiber to limit blood sugar fluctuations.
Drinking alcohol in the evening
Alcohol can cause blood sugar to drop after a few hours, especially if not eaten with it. This activates the body's compensation mechanism, increasing blood sugar the next morning. In addition, alcohol also reduces the ability to recognize signs of hypoglycemia, posing many risks.
Prolonged tension
Chronic stress increases the hormone cortisol, thereby stimulating the liver to produce more glucose and reducing the ability of cells to use sugar. As a result, high blood sugar can lead to long-term insulin resistance.
