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Can Type 2 Diabetic Do Intemittent Fasting? If Yes, How Long?

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June 9
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Yes, intermittent fasting or just I.F. can be used effectively by Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetics

You can google Dr. Fung - he is a Canadian Nephrologist who treated mostly Diabetic patients and developed a program - I'm not saying follow it but it is worth a serious read of some of his material if you are going to consider I.F.

But under any circumstance work this out with your Doctor - this isn't something you should try at home with internet advice and particularly if you have other health conditions it could be dangerous - so medical advise is a must

There are a number of different (styles) with a common one being doing all your eating in an 8 hour period (call 16:8) and all other types are simply modifying that like 20:4 eat only in a 4 hour period, day on/day off etc

Working with a doctor you can figure your goals (weight loss, blood pressure, blood sugar) and decide which (type) would be best for you and then the help of a dietitian (you don't want to cut out key nutrients) will get a program that will work for you IF You can stick to it

Nothing different than any diet - you must be able to sustain it for it to have value - that is why "I personally" would never attempt KETO - no way I can restrict that much - my choice....

June 9 (edited)
A DiabetesTeam Member

Intermittent fasting can be an option for managing type 2 diabetes, but it's important to consult with your doctor before starting. The duration and type of fasting should be personalized based on your health status and treatment plan. Always work with your healthcare team to ensure it's safe and effective for you.

 This AI-generated response comes from DiabetesTeam and other selected sources. It is not a substitute for medical advice. Always ask your doctor about specific health concerns.

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