Diabetes has become a growing health concern across the globe with around 422 million people being diagnosed with it, as per the World Health Organisation. With more and more people falling prey to its lifestyle-induced risks, it is now more than necessary to learn the bits of this disease. Recent research suggests that the timing of our meals can be equally important as the foods we eat.

Adopting time-restricted eating (TRE), a kind of intermittent fasting , may help reduce the risk of diabetes while improving overall metabolic health , according to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. According to the research, those who are at risk of acquiring diabetes, especially type 2, may be able to prevent the disease by matching their eating habits to their bodies' natural circadian rhythms . Here is all you need to know about how eating in a particular pattern can help reduce the risk of getting diabetes.

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Finding it hard to manage blood sugar levels? Take heart, limiting your food consumption to a 10-hour window daily may keep your diabetes in check, according to a study. The role of time-restricted eating in blood sugar regulation The idea behind time-restricted eating (TRE) is to consume all of your meals within a certain amount of time, typically 8 to 10 hours, and then fast the rest of the day. Our blood sugar levels are directly affected by this method.

The study found that those who committed to a customized 8–10 hour eating window e.