Pregnant women should dim the lights of their homes a few hours before bedtime and turn off their computer monitors and smartphone screens to reduce the risk of gestational diabetes. Should be given Gestational diabetes is a common pregnancy complication and is known to increase obstetric complications.
741 women studied
The study, published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Maternal Fetal Medicine, examined 741 women in their second trimester. The results showed that exposure to light three hours before bedtime was more pronounced in women with diabetes mellitus during pregnancy.
Researchers report that light exposure before sleep may affect glucose metabolism through sympathetic hyperactivity, which means heart rate increases before sleep, while it should remain low.
Dr. Minjie Kim, assistant professor of neurology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, said it appears that there is an inappropriate activation of the fight or flight response when it is time to rest. .
Kim said it’s best not to use your computer or phone during this period. But if you must use them, keep the screen as dim as possible. He suggested people to use Night Light option and turn off blue light.