[FF30X FAQ] Is Intermittent Fasting Safe For Diabetics?

Question: I am a Type II Diabetic just starting FF30X Phase #2. I read about the dinner-to-dinner fasting and I'm interested in giving it a shot. Is fasting safe for people like me with diabetes?

Answer:

The Intermittent Fasting (IF) that we recommend in Phase #2 is an incredibly powerful health habit; however, for people with any type of blood sugar regulation issues (diabetes, history of hypoglycemia) it needs to be approached with caution and managed by a doctor.

The biggest risk with Intermittent Fasting for diabetics is hypoglycemia - especially for insulin-dependent diabetics who take long-acting insulin daily.

Because of the risks of hypoglycemia, IF needs to be first discussed and then managed (if appropriate) by a doctor as well. Insulin dosages would likely need to be adjusted on fasting days to account for the decreased glucose intake.

All that said, there is some compelling new scientific evidence showing that IF can be done safely and with good results to help reverse diabetes:

Bottom line: fasting for anybody with diabetes needs to be done SAFELY under doctor supervision. It can be appropriate for some people; it can be unsafe for other people. The doctor managing your diabetes is the person who can make that decision with you.