Office Windows: A Hidden Factor That Can Regulate Blood Sugar
- New research indicates exposure to natural daylight in offices can improve blood sugar control for people with type 2 diabetes.
- Researchers at the Maastricht University Medical Centre in the Netherlands compared the effects of natural daylight and standard office lighting on participants.
- Researchers believe the benefits stem from the impact of daylight on the circadian rhythm, the body's natural internal clock.
Daylight in Offices May Help Manage Blood Sugar in Diabetics
A agreeable workspace is now linked to metabolic health. New research indicates exposure to natural daylight in offices can improve blood sugar control for people with type 2 diabetes.
Researchers at the Maastricht University Medical Centre in the Netherlands compared the effects of natural daylight and standard office lighting on participants. Study Finds reported on the findings.
The study found that those exposed to natural light experienced better glycemic control – meaning their blood sugar levels were more stable – compared to those working under artificial light.
Researchers believe the benefits stem from the impact of daylight on the circadian rhythm, the body’s natural internal clock. Disruptions to this rhythm are known to negatively affect metabolic processes.
The findings suggest simple changes to office environments could have a positive impact on the health of employees with diabetes. More research is needed to fully understand the long-term effects and optimal levels of daylight exposure.
For more information, see Study Finds and Maastricht University.