Limited Evidence for the Health Effects and Safety of Intermittent Fasting Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Benjamin D. Horne, Martin M. Grajower, Jeffrey L. Anderson
Abstract
This Viewpoint summarizes evidence about the effects of intermittent fasting on chronic disease markers and considers potential concerns about fasting as a strategy for weight management and glycemic control in people with type 2 diabetes.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineIntermittent fastingGlycemicType 2 diabetesDiabetes mellitusDiseaseIntensive care medicineInternal medicineGerontologyEndocrinologyDietary Effects on HealthDiet and metabolism studiesDiet, Metabolism, and Disease