The Claim
In adults with overweight or obesity, a 20-hour overnight fast compared to a 16-hour overnight fast results in an 87% greater 3-hour postprandial glucose excursion after the first meal of the day, indicating that prolonged overnight fasting exacerbates glucose intolerance at the first meal.
What the research says
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In adults with overweight or obesity, fasting for 20 hours before the first meal leads to an 87% larger spike in blood glucose after eating compared to fasting for 16 hours.
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In adults with overweight or obesity, late eating results in an 87% greater 3-hour postprandial glucose excursion after the first meal of the day following a 20-hour fast, compared to a 16-hour fast, indicating that prolonged overnight fasting exacerbates glucose intolerance at the first meal.
After a long overnight fast, the pancreas releases less insulin right after eating, so blood sugar rises higher and stays up longer. At night, the body naturally becomes less sensitive to insulin, so any leftover sugar in the blood doesn't get cleared properly, making the spike worse.
What the research says
1 studyWhen people with extra weight eat their first meal after staying up all night without food (20 hours), their blood sugar spikes much higher than when they eat after a shorter fast (16 hours), even if they eat the same food. The study proved this happens.
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