Komal Jethmalani |369 Answers |Ask -Follow
Dietician, Diabetes Expert - Answered on Mar 21, 2022
Dear Komal,
I have heard about the benefits of intermittent fasting.
I am diabetic and 60 years old.
Could you please suggest if this is safe for me and how should a beginner in this go about it?
Thanks,
Ramprasad
The primary goal of intermittent fasting is ingesting food in synchrony with an optimal postprandial hormonal response. Although, the fasting hours can be different each day, listening to your body is important.
Fasting as per the circadian rhythm is ideal.
Long fasting hours are not ideal for diabetics, especially those on medication. If practised, it should be done under the supervision of a qualified nutritionist/dietician.
Results from intermittent fasting can sometimes take two and more months to become evident. It must be followed with caution and proper guidance.
You may like to see similar questions and answers below
Komal Jethmalani |369 Answers |Ask -Follow
Dietician, Diabetes Expert - Answered on Feb 03, 2023
Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan |1146 Answers |Ask -Follow
General Physician - Answered on Feb 26, 2023
Komal Jethmalani |369 Answers |Ask -Follow
Dietician, Diabetes Expert - Answered on Oct 07, 2023
Dr Chandrakant Lahariya |156 Answers |Ask -Follow
Diabetologist, Consultant Physician, Vaccine Expert - Answered on Oct 23, 2024
Radheshyam Zanwar |1059 Answers |Ask -Follow
MHT-CET, IIT-JEE, NEET-UG Expert - Answered on Nov 23, 2024
T S Khurana |197 Answers |Ask -Follow
Tax Expert - Answered on Nov 23, 2024
T S Khurana |197 Answers |Ask -Follow
Tax Expert - Answered on Nov 23, 2024
T S Khurana |197 Answers |Ask -Follow
Tax Expert - Answered on Nov 23, 2024
T S Khurana |197 Answers |Ask -Follow
Tax Expert - Answered on Nov 23, 2024
Radheshyam Zanwar |1059 Answers |Ask -Follow
MHT-CET, IIT-JEE, NEET-UG Expert - Answered on Nov 23, 2024
Dr Dipankar Dutta |697 Answers |Ask -Follow
Tech Careers and Skill Development Expert - Answered on Nov 23, 2024
Dr Dipankar Dutta |697 Answers |Ask -Follow
Tech Careers and Skill Development Expert - Answered on Nov 23, 2024
Dr Dipankar Dutta |697 Answers |Ask -Follow
Tech Careers and Skill Development Expert - Answered on Nov 23, 2024
Dr Dipankar Dutta |697 Answers |Ask -Follow
Tech Careers and Skill Development Expert - Answered on Nov 23, 2024
Close