Intermittent Fasting-Style Diet May Put Diabetes in Remission

Nearly half of all participants who followed an intermittent calorie-restrictive diet for three months achieved diabetes remission and no longer had to take their diabetes medications, according to a small new study from researchers in China. Just as remarkable, those individuals were able to maintain that remission and remain medication-free at the one-year mark, per the findings, published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. This study shows that type 2 diabetes is not necessarily a permanent, lifelong disease, says coauthor Dongbo Liu, PhD, a researcher at Hunan Agricultural University in Changsha, China. “Diabetes remission is possible if patients lose weight by changing their diet and exercise habits,” he says.…

Share on PinterestA new study shows intermittent fasting is linked to a higher prevalence of disordered eating, particularly among young women. Cameron Whitman/Stocksy Intermittent fasting includes fasting for specific periods, ranging from fasting during certain hours of the day to particular days of the week. Evidence is mixed about the health benefits of intermittent fasting. New research from a diverse study found that intermittent fasting is associated with a higher prevalence of eating disorder behavior and psychopathology, particularly among young women. Some people can practice intermittent fasting if they keep certain safety tips in mind. Intermittent fasting (IF) is a popular diet trend among health and fitness enthusiasts, which involves…