Time-restricted eating (TRE) or intermittent fasting, an approach that limits the timing of food intake instead of the number of calories consumed, has become increasingly popular. However, the safety and efficacy of TRE on T2D patients remain to be studied in a long-term randomized clinical setting. Therefore, researchers conducted a study that evaluated whether TRE is more effective for weight reduction and glycemic control than a daily calorie restriction diet in adults with T2D. Researchers found that participants who ate only during an eight-hour window between noon and 8 pm each day lost more weight over six months than participants who were instructed to reduce their calorie intake by 25%.
Both groups had similar reductions in long-term blood sugar levels, measured in terms of HbA1C levels. No serious adverse events were reported during the six-month study period. Thus, the…
