Saed News: Specialists warn that prolonged mobile phone use and physical inactivity disrupt blood sugar control in diabetic patients and can worsen the disease.
According to SAEDNEWS, modern life has led people to spend many hours each day using laptops, phones, and tablets. However, this issue may carry hidden costs for the 537 million adults living with diabetes worldwide — costs that go far beyond eye strain and tension headaches.
According to Hamshahri Online, the problem is not simply being online. The real issue is what happens to the body when a person spends most of the day sitting still and staring at a glowing screen.
Lack of physical activity has become one of the biggest concerns linked to prolonged screen time. This reduces calorie burning and decreases insulin sensitivity, making it harder for the body to properly regulate glucose levels.
Concerns grow further considering the high number of diabetes cases in Iran. Dr. Alireza Esteghamati, head of the Gabric Diabetes Association of Iran, told Hamshahri that the latest statistics show 7 million people suffer from diabetes, while around 12 to 14 million others are in the prediabetes stage, many of whom are unaware of their condition.
Esteghamati explained why excessive exposure to smartphone screens and other digital devices such as laptops and computers can be dangerous for diabetic patients’ health.
He stated that physical inactivity and prolonged sitting are major risk factors for diabetics because healthy eating and exercise are essential parts of diabetes management. Many patients do not have enough time to exercise or properly focus on healthy nutrition.
He also pointed to the harmful effects of sleep deprivation caused by excessive screen exposure. According to him, people who constantly stare at screens often neglect healthy sleep habits. Staying up late causes hormonal changes that increase the risk of diabetes. Those who sleep early and wake up early are generally less likely to develop the disease.
The endocrinologist added that people who constantly look at screens often lose focus and feel the urge to snack frequently. This disrupts healthy eating habits in diabetic individuals and may interfere with blood sugar control. Since their attention is not focused on eating, they may overeat without following nutritional guidelines, causing blood sugar levels to rise rapidly.
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