Disrupted daily light-dark cycle induces the expression of hepatic gluconeogenic regulatory genes and hyperglycemia with glucose intolerance in mice

► Circadian behavioral rhythm is disrupted under an ultradian light-dark cycle (LD 3:3) in mice. ► Expression of hepatic gluconeogenic regulatory genes is induced under LD 3:3. ► Hepatic and plasma cholesterol levels are increased under LD 3:3. ► Expression of adipose inflammatory genes is unaffected under LD 3:3. ► Hyperglycemia with glucose intolerance is induced under LD 3:3.