Even just 3 nights of duty can increase the risk of diabetes and obesity!

This study, published in the Journal of Protein Research, shows how night shifts can harm our body, increasing the risk of diabetes, obesity and other diseases.

In today's fast-paced world, many industries depend on night shifts to continue operating 24 hours a day. However, a recent study conducted by researchers at Washington State University in the US has highlighted the hidden health risks associated with three consecutive night shifts.

The study, published in the Journal of Protein Research, shows how night shifts can harm our bodies, increasing the risk of diabetes, obesity and other metabolic diseases.

Study of the functioning of biological clock:

This study examines the functioning of the biological clock located in our brain, which regulates our body rhythms by synchronizing with the day-night cycle. When this balance is disturbed due to night shifts, it sets off a chain reaction that affects various body functions, especially those related to blood sugar control and energy metabolism.

Protein rhythm gets disturbed

Professor Hans van Dongen, one of the lead researchers of the study, emphasizes the serious consequences of this imbalance. He says that three consecutive night shifts are enough to disturb the protein rhythm of the body, which can harm health in the long run. Using blood samples, the research team identified important proteins associated with the body's immune system and glucose regulation. While some proteins were unaffected by the night shift, most showed significant changes in their rhythms.

Blood sugar levels are affected.

Particularly worrying was the finding that glucose rhythms were almost completely reversed in night workers. This disturbance not only affects blood sugar levels, but also affects processes important for insulin production and sensitivity, increasing the risk of metabolic diseases such as diabetes. This study strengthens the evidence that highlights the harmful effects of night shifts on health. Previous research has linked night shifts to high blood pressure, which increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, especially in people who regularly work night shifts.