Pregnant women should stay away from artificial light at bed time in a bid to reduce their risk of developing gestational diabetes, new research has shown.
Five in every 100 women in the UK are affected by the condition according to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and it can lead to complications and health issues for their unborn child.
Research published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Maternal Fetal Medicine has shown the link between women who are exposed to greater levels of light in the three hours before sleep and the increased risk of develop diabetes during their pregnancy.
