Systematic literature review: should a bedtime snack be used to treat hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Consuming a bedtime snack is often recommended for people with type 2 diabetes.

Objective

This systematic review aims to evaluate the evidence from intervention studies to determine whether consuming a bedtime snack improves fasting hyperglycemia and/or overall glycemic control in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Methods: PubMed, Medline (EBSCO), Cochrane Library and CINAHL Plus (EBSCO) databases were searched until July 20 2022. We included prospective studies in people with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes that included the intervention of a bedtime snack, consumed > 30 minutes after dinner and < 2 hours before bed and reported glycemic outcomes.

Results

The systematic review included 16 studies. There was no consistent relationship between consumption of

SUBMITTER: Roach LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9630881 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature