TRIPLE the Diabetes Risk? (Stop Doing This TODAY)
Diabetes is about more than tracking your blood sugar or watching what you eat.
The real danger of diabetes is everything else it does to your health.
The moment you’re diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, your risk of heart disease, Alzheimer’s, infections, and even amputations goes through the roof.
That’s why a new study out of the Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology caught my eye.
Because you may be doing something right now that is tripling your risk of developing diabetes.
And stopping it could be the most important thing you ever do for your health.
A research team from China and Canada analyzed 10 years’ worth of data on more than 23,000 American adults.
The results were crystal clear…
Adults who spend more than three hours a day using screens, like TVs, laptops, cell phones, and tablets, were 3.5 times more likely to end up diabetic.
I’ve warned you before about the risks of our addiction to screens…
These devices give off electromagnetic fields (EMFs) that can make it harder to control blood sugar.
But beyond that, exposure to screens – especially at night – can disrupt your circadian rhythm. This can interfere with everything from sleep to blood sugar control.
And, sure enough, this study found that once you’re diagnosed with a sleep disorder, you’re basically doubling your odds of becoming diabetic.
Now, I know you’re not going to give up your laptop or cell phone – and neither am I. But there are some smart ways to mitigate the health risks from these devices.
- Set limits on screen time for each day. Many devices now offer screen time trackers that will monitor your progress.
- Carry your laptop or tablet in a sleeve or case that blocks EMFs.
- Keep electronic devices away from you when you’re not using them.
- Put your devices in airplane mode as much as possible.
- Avoid all exposure to screens at least 60 minutes before bed. The artificial blue light from these screens disrupts your circadian rhythm, inhibiting the release of melatonin and making it harder to sleep.
Just these few simple steps can go a long way toward protecting your health – and slashing your diabetes risk, too.
View Sources
Zhai, F., & Li, Y. (2026). Associations between screen exposure, multidimensional sleep indicators, and type 2 diabetes: A cross-sectional study using US national survey data. Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/19322968261426022
