5:2 Fasting BEATS diabetes drugs!! (Impressive result!)

New clinical trial compares 5:2 Intermittent Fasting to diabetes medication. The results are stunning.

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0:00 New trial
2:23 Results
3:57 Diabetes remission
4:50 Contradiction?
5:57 Side effects
6:51 Is the improvement real?
8:48 Takeaway

[NutritionMadeSimple]

NOTE: An attentive viewer pointed out that the macronutrient breakdown of the shakes shown at 1:30 must be incorrect. The numbers shown on screen are what's described on the study but the authors must have incorrectly reported them because they add up to 80%, not 100%. So the composition of the replacement meals must be somewhat different

[m-hadji]

After 25 years having diabetes in November 2021, I drastically changed my diet by cutting lots of carbs and eat much lesser. My A1C dropped under 5.8 and according to my CGM data my average blood sugar is around 120 all the time. Lost 50 lbs and discounted lots of meds. I am 58 now and my father died at same age with same disease. As you see I am not lucky on gene pool. But I did not allow it dictate its role. Thanks for amazing videos.

[AlonzoThomas-ii]

I’ve been there… Fasting sucks (for me anyway). I opted for a daily mild calorie deficit, with a focus on protein and whole foods (limited UPF). I paired that with “energy control, ” or using the energy i get from food before it is stored as fat (i.e. not being a lazy ass). It took a year+, but i lost 115 lbs, and put the big D into remission. And, no side effects from drugs!

Thanks for helping me through, and helping me to understand.

[chewiewins]

Calories still matter but fasting certainly helps enhance caloric reduction. Another good review, thanks

[Bill]

I've been fasting every Ramadan for the past 35 years. Everyone should do it.

[usernametaken]

5:2 with 500 calories a day on the 2 days really seems to work well for type 2 folks. Good news!

[ericolander]

I’ve incorporated 24 to 72 hour dry fasts into my low carb lifestyle. All measurements of metabolic health are now in the optimal range. Reduced prescription drugs from up to 8 per day down to zero prescription drugs. Low carb and/or fasting has had miraculous effects on my health!

[UnnamedThinkTank]

My most recent blood work on 19th July 2024, my HbA1C is now at 5.4%. Which is great as I am no longer pre-diabetic. With an exercise routine of 3 times a week (total burnt, 1K calories a week), fasting and a little dieting help tremendously.

At 5 feet 7, my initial weight 3 years ago was over 260 lbs. Now maintaining around 189 lbs to 191 lbs.

I initially started as OMAD. 24 hour fasting for 2 years, initially strict 1 hour eating window, but slowly open it up to 2 hours maximum so I can meet my caloric needs. However ever since I dropped to 200 lbs, I have being on 18/6 / 16/8 and everything is good.

The good thing about 18/6 / 16/8 is that I have some resemblance of normal eating on social settings. But OMAD has taught me subconsciously of how I should eat.

So yes, I firmly believe fasting did help me significantly and assisted on my metabolic issues.
But I won't encourage the 5/2 approach as 2 days on 600 calories is REALLY rough. The hunger pangs must be terrible.

I still think it will be much easier to eat 1500 to 1700 calories a day imo (10k cal to 12K cal a week) and maintain it. And the numbers will be similar, since 2000 x 5 = 10K cals and another 1.2K on meal replacements.

[stefaniasmanio]

❤❤❤❤ hi dr. Gil. You are more than great!! ❤❤❤❤ thank you so much! At least your videos are so clear!

[ronjones]

After being serious about this for a few years it really just boils down to not being lazy and denying yourself. This works in health, education, career, and interests.

Eat food that takes energy and time to prepare, don't eat to much of it, and don't prepare it in a way that satisfies your limbic urges. Congratulations, your healthy.

[AcvaristulLenes]

Good lifestyle requires effort, focus, will..
That's a lot of energy.
Taking the pill is way easier.
No matter the side-effects.

[jennan]

Fascinating, makes me want to try 5:2 again

[darkpatches]

It's a shame Michael Mosley didn't live to see this trial.

[edl]

One addition I hope all consider, is that on both fasting and non-fasting days the consumption of sugar is limited. Yes limiting it is a means of cutting carbs and calories, but maybe more importantly the fructose in sugar (sodas, fruit juices or processed foods with high fructose content (low fiber)) directly impacts brain chemistry that increase food craving. Having increased craving won't help not cheating during a fast.

[tikibarry]

I find that it's much easier to NOT eat, than to QUIT eating. The first bite is always an "appetizer" that my brain can't turn off. Does anyone have a recommendation for the powder shake ? I find that fasting makes my brain better.

[elmolewis]

Another great video to pin Thanks for this channel.

[NateCobalt]

All this study shows is that losing weight is helpful for diabetes and the more weight the better. You just need to lose weight by any means possible, fasting is one way to do this.

[healconsultancy]

nice review thanks - i shared this on my FB page

[ArredouaniA.-rroy]

many diets do reduce A1C and FPG but the problem is the maintenance. the 5:2 IF might be easier to sustain. Thanks Gil

[GlennGJ]

when can we expect the full interview with Esselstyn?