Published
By Chiara Townley
Fact checked by Jasmin Collier
Lifestyle changes are key in the management of type 2 diabetes. Scientists believe that intermittent fasting could play an essential role.
Type 2 diabetes is the most common type. The condition affects the body's ability to produce insulin, which regulates blood sugar levels.
Diabetes is widespread in both Canada and the United States, and in the U.S., it is one of the leading causes of death.
The American Diabetes Association report that the total estimated cost of treating diabetes is now over $200 billion per year.
Lifestyle changes are crucial to managing the disease, and eating habits play a key role. Doctors normally recommend that people with diabetes follow specific diets.
The effects of a specific diet may differ from person to person, but in general, those with diabetes should avoid processed foods, artificial sweeteners, and refined carbohydrates.
Intermittent fasting could be a way to manage diabetes through diet.
