Intermittent Fasting Excels Over Medications in Managing Type 2 Diabetes: Study Uncovers Striking Results
The study conducted in Birmingham, Alabama, revealed that intermittent fasting can lead to significant weight loss, reduced blood pressure, and improved blood sugar levels for individuals with Type 2 diabetes. Published in the journal JAMA Network Open, the research compared the metabolic benefits of intermittent fasting to the effects of commonly prescribed diabetes medications such as metformin and empagliflozin. Participants in the study followed the 5:2 diet, where they ate normally for five days a …