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Intermittent fasting improves glycemic control.

Última actualización 14 de julio de 2026

Key finding

HbA1c decreased from 8.2% ± 1.0% to 7.4% ± 0.8% (P < 0.001)

This study investigated the effects of intermittent fasting on glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes, finding significant improvements in several metabolic markers.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Short-Term (≤3 mo)

Risk of bias

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Study focus

This study investigated the effects of intermittent fasting on glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes, finding significant improvements in several metabolic markers.

Clinical relevance

These findings are clinically significant as they suggest that intermittent fasting could be a viable dietary intervention for improving glycemic control in individuals with type 2 diabetes. By effectively reducing key metabolic markers, this approach may help in managing diabetes and reducing the risk of complications associated with the disease.

Keep in mind

Limited sample size may affect generalizability. Short duration of the study may not capture long-term effects. Lack of diversity in the participant population.

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Maarya MS, Muneza MF, Moosa MS, Mohammed ASA, Amaarah AF, Afeefa S. Intermittent fasting improves glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences. 2025;17(Suppl 3):S2410-S2412. doi:10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1582_24

Efectos Principales

HbA1c decreased from 8.2% to 7.4% (P < 0.001)

Fasting plasma glucose decreased from 160 mg/dL to 130 mg/dL (P < 0.001)

BMI decreased from 28.5 kg/m² to 26.9 kg/m² (P < 0.01)

Waist circumference decreased from 96.2 cm to 90.8 cm (P < 0.01)

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to Intermittent Fasting (IF) and BMI, Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), HbA1c, and 2 more.

Primary intervention

Intermittent Fasting (IF)

Primary outcomes

  • BMI
  • Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
  • HbA1c

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 72

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High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 5 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 4 direct semantic evidence topics

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Evidencia principal

Tema de evidencia

Dietary Patterns

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Evidencia relacionada

Tema de evidencia

Weight Loss

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Study findings

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BMI

Intermittent Fasting (IF) → BMI

Intermittent Fasting (IF) → BMI

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Intermittent Fasting (IF) → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Intermittent Fasting (IF) → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 2 estudios
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HbA1c

Intermittent Fasting (IF) → HbA1c

Intermittent Fasting (IF) → HbA1c

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EvidenceScore™
Strong
Score 79 · Based on 4 studies
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
100
consistent
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 4 estudios
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Insulin resistance

Intermittent Fasting (IF) → Insulin resistance

Intermittent Fasting (IF) → Insulin resistance

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

Waist circumference

Intermittent Fasting (IF) → Waist circumference

Intermittent Fasting (IF) → Waist circumference

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
Add to Evidence Tracker

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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • HbA1c decreased by 0.8% (P < 0.001).
  • Fasting plasma glucose decreased by 30 mg/dL (P < 0.001).
  • BMI decreased by 1.6 kg/m² (P < 0.01).
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adults aged 18-65 with type 2 diabetes.
  • Individuals seeking dietary interventions for glycemic control.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not apply to older adults or those with other health conditions.
  • Further research is needed to confirm long-term effects.
  • Individual responses to intermittent fasting may vary.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • Limited sample size may affect generalizability.
  • Short duration of the study may not capture long-term effects.
  • Lack of diversity in the participant population.

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This study contributes to evidence on Intermittent Fasting (IF) and HbA1c, Intermittent Fasting (IF) and Fasting Glucose.

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Does Intermittent Fasting (IF) improve HbA1c?

Strong Evidence

Intermittent Fasting (IF) appears to improve HbA1c.

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    HbA1c

    EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 79.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Intermittent Fasting (IF) improve fasting plasma glucose (fpg)?

Moderate Evidence

Intermittent Fasting (IF) appears to improve Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG).

ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

    EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Intermittent Fasting (IF) affect bmi?

Emerging Evidence

Intermittent Fasting (IF) appears to improve BMI.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    BMI

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026

Does Intermittent Fasting (IF) improve insulin resistance?

Emerging Evidence

Intermittent Fasting (IF) appears to improve Insulin resistance.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Insulin resistance

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Jul 2026
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