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Late-Night Snacks: The Hidden Blood Sugar Spikes & Healthier Swaps You Need to Know

Late-night snacking on high-carb and sugary foods can spike blood sugar levels—opting for fibre- and protein-rich alternatives helps keep glucose levels stable.

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News18•22-03-2026, 13:00

Late-Night Snacks: The Hidden Blood Sugar Spikes & Healthier Swaps You Need to Know

•Common late-night snacks like biryani, ice cream, sweetened beverages, and fried foods rapidly spike blood glucose levels.
•Dr. V. Mohan highlights that insulin sensitivity decreases after 8 PM, causing glucose to remain elevated longer.
•High sugar intake before bed can disrupt sleep, cause fatigue, and lead to morning brain fog.
•Long-term habits of unhealthy late-night snacking increase risks of gastric issues, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and metabolic disorders.
•Healthier alternatives include dry roasted makhana, vegetable wheat rawa upma, steamed mini idlis, and plain Greek yogurt to stabilize blood sugar.

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