Eating before 8: 30 a. m. could reduce risk factors for type 2 diabetes Intermittent fasting study finds eating earlier was associated with lower blood sugar levels and insulin resistance Date: March 18, 2021 Source: The Endocrine Society Summary: People who start eating before 8: 30 a. m. had lower blood sugar levels and less insulin resistance, which could reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new study.