Exposure to artificial lighting at night: from an ecological challenge to a risk factor for glucose dysmetabolism and gestational diabetes? Narrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Artificial lighting at night (ALAN) leads to pervasive light pollution, affecting ecosystems and human health globally. Satellite assessments reveal widespread nocturnal illumination worldwide and research indicates adverse health effects. Environmental light pollution disrupts natural cycles, affecting the behavior and reproduction of various organisms.

Aim/method

In this narrative review we aimed to present research on the effects of ALAN on glucose metabolism and diabetes and hone on its recently reported association with gestational diabetes (GDM).

Results

Conflicting data exist on the effects of melatonin's administration vis-à-vis glycemia, with some studies suggesting beneficial outcomes for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and insomnia. Ambi

SUBMITTER: Zabuliene L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11899256 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature