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 BMI of 0.44 kg/m².
What the research says
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Obese adults with type 2 diabetes who followed a 16:8 intermittent fasting schedule for four weeks experienced an average decrease in BMI of 0.44 kg/m².
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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 BMI of 0.44 kg/m², indicating a modest but statistically significant improvement in overall body composition.
When eating is limited to an 8-hour window, the body spends more time without food, causing insulin levels to drop. Lower insulin signals fat cells to release stored fat into the blood, which the body then burns for energy. This process reduces overall fat mass and lowers body weight, leading to a decrease in BMI.
What the research says
1 studyThe study found that obese people with type 2 diabetes who ate only during an 8-hour window for four weeks lost a little weight and their BMI dropped by 0.44 points—just as the claim says.
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