2023-10-28 19:00:00
Written by Enas Al-Banna Saturday, October 28, 2023 09:00 PM A recent study published in JAMA Network Open from researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago revealed that time-restricted eating, also known as intermittent fasting, can help people with diabetes. Type 2 diabetes To lose weight and control blood sugar levels.
According to the report published on the Medical Express website, participants who ate only during an 8-hour period between noon and 8 pm each day lost more weight over a six-month period than participants who were instructed to reduce their calorie consumption by 25%. Both groups had similar reductions in blood sugar levels over the long term.
The study shows that time-restricted eating may be an effective alternative to the traditional diet for people who cannot follow the traditional diet or feel exhausted by it, and no serious adverse events were reported during the six-month study.
A member of the University of Illinois Cancer Center said the study was small and should be followed by larger studies, while it serves as proof of concept to show that time-restricted eating is safe for those with type 2 diabetes, adding that people with diabetes should consult their doctors before starting this type of diet.
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