Maintaining a healthy weight while keeping blood sugar under control is essential for all of us, but especially for the more than 37 million Americans living with type 2 diabetes. Typically, calorie-counting and strict adherence to a diet are recommended as methods to manage weight and keep critical numbers in check for people with the disease, along with medications and other medical interventions when indicated.
But calorie-counting takes a lot of effort and discipline. Meanwhile, intermittent fasting has been shown to have some weight loss and health benefits similar to, and at times even more powerful than, calorie restriction.
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