When managing blood sugar, you worry about what to eat and how much to eat. You should also consider the types of food for each meal time. The foods that are good for your body can vary depending on the time of your meal.

You should eat a lot of vegetables in the evening.

Let's eat plenty of vegetables for dinner. According to a study conducted by a research team at Harbin Medical University in China, the diet of 4,600 diabetes patients was examined, and it was found that their heart health varied depending on the types of food consumed at different meal times. Consuming carbohydrate-rich foods for breakfast and lunch, and vegetables for dinner, was associated with a lower incidence of cardiovascular disease. Avoiding processed meats across all meal times also reduced the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

People who eat a lot of vegetables in the evening had a 45% lower risk of death compared to those who do not. On the other hand, people who consume a lot of processed meat in the evening had a 74% higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease compared to those who do not.

Insulin is secreted differently according to the body's biological rhythm.

Why did this result occur? Carbohydrate metabolism and insulin secretion all occur in accordance with the biological rhythm. These activities are smooth in the morning but gradually decrease from noon. Therefore, foods containing carbohydrates should be eaten in the morning or at lunch.

Many diabetic patients have difficulty controlling their blood pressure in the evening.

Dark-colored leafy greens are rich in antioxidants and help regulate blood pressure, so it is recommended to eat broccoli and similar vegetables at dinner. Since inflammation and oxidative stress responses are more active in the evening, processed meat consumption should be avoided at this time.

In summary, to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease caused by diabetes, it is advisable to consume appropriate foods according to our body's biological rhythm. Eat starchy foods or whole grains like potatoes for breakfast and lunch, and dark-colored vegetables for dinner, while reducing the intake of processed meats.