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Dietician, Diabetes Expert - Answered on Mar 21, 2022

Komal Jethmalani is a practising dietician and nutritionist with over 26 years of experience.
She specialises in weight loss and diabetes management.
Jethmalani has completed her MSc in food and nutrition from SNDT University and trained at Jaslok Hospital.
She is a NDEP-certified diabetes educator.... more

Question by Ramprasad on Mar 21, 2022Hindi

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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

Ans:

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.

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Hi! Komal, I am doing intermittent fasting (8:16) and eat twice a day with no snacking in between. I start with dry fruits, fruits, salads and then normal food (dal, chawal, roti sabji) I do this because I have been given to understand that a certain amount of insulin is released every time that one eats. However, I feel I am stuffing myself (both time) Please let me know if I spread my meals during the eating window, will the amount of insulin released remains constant irrespective of the amount of food taken? I don't want insulin spike as I am looking at developing insulin sensitivity and loosing weight. PS: I don't binge when I have my 2 meals. It is one roti and little rice. Many thanks!

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