Can meal timing help shift workers beat diabetes?
NCT ID NCT06912555
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether three different low-calorie diets could improve blood sugar and body composition in 120 shift workers who are overweight and have prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. Each diet had a different amount and timing of protein. The goal was to see which approach works best for people who work nights.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Low-calorie diet with different protein distributions
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that adjusting when you eat protein helps shift workers better control blood sugar and lose fat.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 120 participants. Results may not apply to all shift workers, and diet changes can be hard to stick with long-term.
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Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Universidad de Zaragoza
Zaragoza, Spain, 50009, Spain