By Sean Miller | Source
A study published in June indicates that managing eating times within a narrow window each day, referred to intermittent fasting, is more effective at managing blood sugar regulation in diabetics than pharmaceutical drugs.
“In this randomized clinical trial of 405 adults, the 5:2 MR approach achieved better glycemic control at 16 weeks compared with metformin and empagliflozin,” the study said in the ‘Findings’ section.
While drugs offer a quick and easy solution, albeit with side effects, intermittent fasting involves a lifestyle change.
“The 5:2 MR approach may serve as an effective initial lifestyle intervention instead of antidiabetic drugs for patients with type 2 diabetes,” the study said in the ‘Meaning’ section.
Interestingly, the researchers didn’t even recommend daily intermittent fasting to reap the rewards, as just two non-consecutive days a week were seen to yield results.
“An intermittent fasting plan consisting of 2 nonconsecutive fasting days and 5 days of habitual intake per week and meal replacement diet (5:2 MR) could provide additional benefits to patients with type 2 diabetes,” the study said in the ‘Importance’ section.
While managing meal times is more effective and comes without risk of side effects, it also doesn’t turn profit for big pharmaceutical companies.
“This randomized clinical trial of Chinese adults with overweight or obesity and with early type 2 diabetes found that 5:2 MR could improve glycemic outcomes and weight loss in the short term compared with metformin or empagliflozin, making it a promising initial intervention and early management for type 2 diabetes,” the study said in the ‘Conclusions and Relevance’ section.
If a diabetic overcomes their disease, they also no longer benefit the pharmaceutical industry. A previous study demonstrated how a calorie-restricted diet can cause diabetes to go into remission, effectively causing the pharmaceutical companies to lose a customer.
“Participants between ages 38 and 72 years with a duration of T2D of 1 to 11 years, a body mass index (BMI) of 19.1 to 30.4, 66.7% male, and antidiabetic agent use and/or insulin injection were randomly allocated at a ratio of 1:1 to the Chinese Medical Nutrition Therapy (CMNT) or control group,” the study said in the ‘Results’ section. “The primary outcome was diabetes remission, defined as a stable glycated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) level of less than 48 mmol/mol (< 6.5%) for at least 3 months after discontinuing all antidiabetic medications. The secondary outcomes included HbA1c level, fasting blood glucose level, blood pressure, weight, quality of life, and medication costs. We conducted a 12-month follow-up to assess the continuation of remission.”
“This study demonstrated the clinical efficacy of CMNT in achieving diabetes remission for at least 1 year,” the study said in the ‘Conclusion’ section.
The idea of fasting in diabetics is a risky tactic when it comes to controlling blood sugar levels. A Diabetic who’s blood sugar falls below a certain level can experience “Diabetic Shock”. Diabetic shock, also known as insulin shock or severe hypoglycemia, is a serious health risk for people with diabetes that occurs when their blood sugar levels drop too low. It can happen to people with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, but is especially common in people with Type 2 diabetes because their bodies don’t produce enough insulin. A remedy for reversing diabetic shock is having a person eat something sweet.
The best remedy for Diabetes is to understand its underlying cause. Diabetes is a spiritual disease that manifest as spiritual symptoms. According to Kathy Hadley,
“Diabetes is Longing for what might have been. A great need to control. Deep sorrow. No sweetness for life left.”
If we can’t see the sweetness of life, we can’t process the sweetness within. In order to attain physical wellness, one has to achieve mental wellness first. Disease (Dis-Ease) is basically our mind and soul communicating with our bodies. When the spirit is not at ease, the body will mirror this. Changing our perspective of our lives and offering forgiveness to ourselves and others is the way. A healthy mind and spirit will eventually lead to a healthy body.
Great idea i just bought myself a book on ebay and i will start tomorrow 4/7/24 thanks for the heads up. love to all.