It is well known that late-night snacks are not good for health. Especially for diabetics, eating late at night can raise blood sugar levels, so they should avoid late-night snacks. But what should you do if you just can't resist?

I am a woman in my 60s with diabetes. I eat dinner around 7 to 8 PM, and I start feeling hungry around 10 PM.

I'm eating cucumbers as a snack to satisfy my hunger, is that okay?

Q. Please recommend good foods for diabetic patients to eat at night.

A. Vegetables rich in dietary fiber are good, and milk is also recommended.

The Korean Diabetes Association recommends consuming snacks twice a day, between breakfast and lunch, and between lunch and dinner.

Eating late-night snacks after dinner is not recommended. Consuming additional calories after dinner can lead to obesity and raise blood sugar levels. In particular, insulin secretion decreases in the evening, which can further impact blood sugar regulation.

Eating late-night snacks at this time can lead to high blood sugar and activate the autonomic nervous system, disrupting restful sleep. If you eat late-night snacks just before falling asleep, complications such as acid reflux and hyperlipidemia may also occur.

The best way to avoid late-night snacks is not to eat them. To achieve this, it is important to have three well-balanced meals a day. Eating balanced meals at regular times helps regulate the hormones related to metabolism, which in turn keeps blood sugar levels more stable and reduces the desire for late-night snacks.

However, it's not as easy as it sounds.

If quitting late-night snacks is too difficult, try gradually stopping by eating foods that put less strain on your blood sugar.

Foods rich in dietary fiber and low in calories are recommended.

The main ones are nuts, vegetables, and milk.

You must never eat foods high in fat and carbohydrates, such as fried chicken and ramen.

When eating nuts, vegetables, or milk, chew slowly and multiple times to stimulate the satiety center.

Even with just a little food, I feel full, so I can reduce my intake.

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Even between meals

It seems that eating nuts or milk helps a bit more.

The temptation of late-night snacks also seems to be helpful.

I think gradually reducing is the best.