Washington Post Summary – Intermittent fasting over two days can help people with Type 2 diabetes
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Key Facts
- Intermittent fasting can help Type 2 diabetes patients to lose weight, lower blood pressure and improve blood sugar levels, according to a recent study.
- The study found that over 16 weeks, people practising intermittent fasting lost more weight and improved their blood sugar control more than those given common diabetes medications metformin or empagliflozin.
- The research, focused on the 5:2 diet (eating normally for five days a week and fasting for two, consuming 500-600 calories), involved over 330 overweight and obese adults with newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetes.
A new study has shown that intermittent fasting can provide significant benefits for people with Type 2 diabetes. Over a 16-week period, those practising intermittent fasting lost more weight and had better blood sugar control than those taking common diabetes medications. The research centred on the 5:2 diet, where participants consumed a normal diet for five days a week and fasted for two, consuming only 500-600 calories on fasting days. The study, which involved over 330 newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetes patients who were overweight or obese, provides new insights into potential lifestyle interventions for diabetes management. These findings suggest that the 5:2 diet could be an effective, initial lifestyle intervention for early-stage diabetes. However, much more long-term research is needed to fully understand the potential benefits and risks associated with this dietary approach.
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