The Claim
A 6-month lifestyle intervention featuring either intermittent energy restriction or time-restricted eating with energy restriction achieves high retention rates (87–93%) in adults with type 2 diabetes and overweight/obesity, indicating strong feasibility of these approaches in clinical practice.
What the research says
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In adults with type 2 diabetes and overweight or obesity, a 6-month lifestyle program using either intermittent fasting or time-restricted eating with calorie control retains 87% to 93% of participants, showing these methods are feasible in clinical settings.
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A 6-month lifestyle intervention featuring either intermittent energy restriction or time-restricted eating with energy restriction achieves high retention rates (87–93%) in adults with type 2 diabetes and overweight/obesity, indicating strong feasibility of these approaches in clinical practice.
When a person eats fewer calories in a structured pattern, the body adjusts its hunger signals and energy use, making it easier to stick with the plan because the person feels less hungry and more steady in energy throughout the day.
What the research says
1 studyIn a study with adults who have type 2 diabetes and extra weight, 87 to 93 out of every 100 people stuck with either a low-calorie day plan or an eating-window plan for six months — showing these diets are practical and doable in real life.
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