The Best Weight Loss Method for Diabetics: Timed Fasting

A study comparing intermittent fasting and calorie counting for weight loss in individuals with type 2 diabetes found that both approaches were effective, with the intermittent fasting group losing about 4.3% of their body weight and the calorie-restriction group losing about 2.5%. The difference between the two groups was not significant, suggesting that one approach is not necessarily better than the other. Adherence to the diet played a role in the percentage difference between the groups. Intermittent fasting may be a viable alternative for individuals struggling with calorie counting, but individual factors such as eating habits and medication should be considered.