Exposure to red light for 15 minutes can lower blood sugar levels. Red light stimulates energy production within the body's mitochondria and increases glucose consumption.
Non-invasive, non-drug technology could help diabetics better control their blood sugar. The study highlights the long-term effects of light on human health, including the potential for blood sugar imbalances caused by prolonged exposure to blue light. The light emitted by the currently widely used LED lights is blue, which may be a potential public health problem.