A scientific study has recommended the 'perfect' amount of sleep which could be ideal for preventing type 2 diabetes. The scientists looked at data from 23,000 US adults who recorded their sleep every night and had their blood sugar levels measured. There was a U-shaped curve between the hours of sleep each night and blood sugar control. Keeping sleep consistently between seven to eight hours a night was associated with healthy blood sugar levels in the study. Researchers also said poor blood sugar control can lead to bad sleep.

Source: Daily Mail March 04, 2026 11:12 UTC