The Claim
In obese adults with type 2 diabetes, an 8-week low-carbohydrate, intermittent fasting regimen is associated with a 12.4% reduction in waist circumference and a 3% reduction in waist-to-hip ratio.
What the research says
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Among obese adults with type 2 diabetes, following a low-carbohydrate intermittent fasting diet for eight weeks results in a 12.4% decrease in waist circumference and a 3% decrease in waist-to-hip ratio.
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In obese adults with type 2 diabetes, an 8-week low-carbohydrate, intermittent fasting regimen is associated with a 12.4% reduction in waist circumference and a 3% reduction in waist-to-hip ratio, suggesting a preferential loss of visceral fat.
When carbs are cut and meals are limited to a short window each day, the body runs out of sugar to burn and starts breaking down fat for energy. This process produces ketones, which signal the body to stop releasing insulin. With less insulin, fat cells in the belly release stored fat into the blood, which the liver burns for fuel. This causes the belly fat to shrink faster than fat in other areas, making the waist smaller and the waist-to-hip ratio improve.
What the research says
1 studyThis study found that obese people with type 2 diabetes who ate only during a 6-hour window and cut carbs for 8 weeks lost belly fat, as shown by a healthier waist-to-hip ratio. It’s like their bodies started burning fat inside the belly, making their shape less risky for health.
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