When it comes to staying up late, many people may immediately think of working overtime. In fact, in terms of sleep time, going to bed later than 10 PM is generally considered staying up late to varying degrees.
So what do people usually do after 10 PM? Answers vary widely, as they are closely related to one’s work and lifestyle. Some may work overtime late into the night, while others may pick up their phones and scroll for hours. Today’s mobile phones offer almost every kind of function: communication, chatting, gaming, shopping, watching videos or streaming shows, and more. Many people accidentally stay up late without noticing, and by the time they realize it, it is already very late at night.
Some people have no choice but to stay up late — for example, to finish work as a deadline approaches. Others stay up late and sleep in unconsciously.
Staying up late keeps the body awake when its organs are supposed to rest and regulate normally, which is harmful to health. It runs counter to the body’s natural rhythm and can lead to a series of health problems.For healthy people, one night of staying up late causes fatigue, drowsiness, and sometimes dizziness or poor concentration. Excessive phone use can further disrupt falling asleep. Even if you sleep in the next day, you often cannot fully recover. Moreover, catching up on sleep disturbs your regular schedule, making it harder to fall asleep the following night.
These are real effects of staying up late for healthy people. For people with diabetes, extra caution is needed — diabetics are strongly advised not to stay up late.
So what can you do?It’s simple: set an alarm for, say, 10 PM, and go to bed on time. Then place your phone somewhere relatively far away, such as on a piece of furniture a few meters away in the bedroom. This helps reduce radiation exposure and prevents you from easily reaching for your phone, so it won’t delay your sleep or disturb your rest. This method works especially well for people who cannot live without their phones.
In short, diabetics are recommended to avoid staying up late. Maintain sufficient sleep and a healthy routine to avoid disrupting your work and life and lowering their quality.