55+ hours of work a week increases diabetes risk

Those who work long hours had 30% increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, says expert. --Filepic

People in low-paying jobs may be at higher risk of developing diabetes if they work long hours, suggests a new analysis.

Low-income workers were more likely to develop type-2 diabetes if they put in more than 55 hours per week than if they worked normal hours, researchers found. Work hours weren’t tied to increased diabetes risks among wealthier people, however.