- Researchers compared the effects of time-restricted intermittent fasting, caloric restriction, and a weight loss booklet on weight loss.
- They found that time-restricted intermittent fasting reduced blood sugar levels and increased insulin sensitivity more than the other methods.
- Further research may refine how time-restricted intermittent fasting may be used to manage type 2 diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a condition that affects how the body uses glucose for energy. Over time, T2D can damage nerves and blood vessels. More than
Studies show that intermittent fasting (IF) can help manage the condition. One
Some research even shows that IF can reverse T2D. In one study, participants no longer had the condition after three months of IF.
Understanding more about how IF affects T2D risk could lead to the development of preventive strategies for the condition, as well as new treatment options.
Recently, researchers compared the effects of time-restricted IF and a reduced calorie diet for people prone to developing T2D.
They found that time-restricted IF led to greater improvements in post-meal blood sugar levels than a reduced-calorie diet.
The study was published in
For the study, the researchers recruited 209 adults with an average age of 58 years old and an average BMI of 34.8, which is considered obese.
They were then split into three groups at random:
- Time-restricted IF: 30% of energy requirements between 8 a.m. and midday followed by a 20-hour fasting period on three nonconsecutive days every week, and unrestricted eating on other days
- Calorie restriction (CR): 70% of energy requirements per day without set times for eating
- Standard care (SC): a weight loss booklet
Participants partook in their assigned diets for six months and were followed for 12 months thereafter.
Their fasting…
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