The Claim
In obese adults with type 2 diabetes, a 16:8 intermittent fasting regimen applied for four weeks is associated with a mean reduction in waist circumference of 0.51 inches and a decrease in waist-hip ratio of 0.02.
What the research says
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Among obese adults with type 2 diabetes, following a 16:8 intermittent fasting schedule for four weeks is linked to a small but measurable decrease in waist size and waist-to-hip ratio.
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In obese adults with type 2 diabetes, a 16:8 intermittent fasting regimen for four weeks is associated with a mean reduction in waist circumference of 0.51 inches and a decrease in waist-hip ratio of 0.02, indicating a modest but significant improvement in central adiposity.
When eating is limited to an 8-hour window, insulin levels stay low for longer periods, which tells fat cells to break down stored fat for energy. This fat breakdown happens mostly around the waist, making the waist smaller and lowering the waist-to-hip ratio.
What the research says
1 studyThis study found that obese adults with type 2 diabetes who ate only during an 8-hour window each day for four weeks lost a small but measurable amount of belly fat, as shown by their waist size and waist-to-hip ratio going down—exactly what the claim says.
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