People who eat fast have a significantly higher risk of developing impaired glucose tolerance, a condition known as pre-diabetes, in the future.
A recent study carried out by researchers in Japan found that fast eaters are twice as likely to develop the condition as those who eat at a slower pace.
In fact, after taking into account other risk factors such as weight, sex, age, blood pressure and cholesterol levels, smoking, alcohol intake and family history of diabetes, they discovered that fast eating was the only eating pattern that significantly increased the risk for development of IGT.
Other eating patterns monitored included snacking and late-night eating.
People with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) have higher than usual blood glucose levels, but not high enough to cause diabetes.
However, the condition can progress to type 2 diabetes if preventative measures are not taken.
Fast Eaters Much More Likely To Develop Diabetes
Mon, 03 Oct 2011
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