Comments on: Intermittent Fasting 101: An Intro To Get Started https://fastfitlove.com/intermittent-fasting-101/ Intermittent Fasting. Get Fit. Love Yourself. Mon, 19 Aug 2024 01:01:31 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7 By: FastFitLove https://fastfitlove.com/intermittent-fasting-101/#comment-23 Sun, 05 May 2024 02:51:11 +0000 #comment-23 In reply to Andy Zeus Anderson.

Yes, you are correct that the 5:2 intermittent fasting approach is safe for those with prediabetes or diabetes. However, the issue isn’t hyperglycemia (or high blood sugar) but the fact that Intermittent Fasting has a risk of causing hypoglycemia (or low blood sugar) in those with prediabetes or diabetes, which can be very dangerous. I am glad you are interested in exploring the 5:2 approach, as it has been shown to help lower your A1C and weight loss in this population.

However, I also want to encourage you to discuss this diet with your healthcare professional and your goals and develop realistic goals and strategies before starting this approach.

]]> By: Andy Zeus Anderson https://fastfitlove.com/intermittent-fasting-101/#comment-22 Sun, 05 May 2024 02:11:18 +0000 #comment-22 I am diabetic and fasting has been a scary topic but I need to regain control over my weight to ever have a prayer of beating diabetes so I am looking into the 5:2 method of Intermittent Fasting to help in this area. I hear it is the safest for people who have to maintain a good blood sugar level to avoid the opposite effect of having a high sugar reading. Thanks for a great and informative post.

]]> By: admin https://fastfitlove.com/intermittent-fasting-101/#comment-3 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:19:23 +0000 #comment-3 In reply to Gary.

I am glad to see that you found this beginner guide to be helpful for you. The fact that intermittent fasting is not a one-size-fits-all made it appealing to me when I started it and why I can still keep up with it years later. 

]]> By: Gary https://fastfitlove.com/intermittent-fasting-101/#comment-2 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:49:28 +0000 #comment-2 Thanks for such an informative post on intermittent fasting! It’s refreshing to see a balanced approach that emphasizes understanding the science behind it rather than just focusing on weight loss. I appreciate the breakdown of different methods and the reminder that it’s not a one-size-fits-all approach. The step-by-step beginner’s guide is really helpful for someone like me who’s just starting out. Looking forward to incorporating these tips into my lifestyle and seeing the potential benefits. Keep up the great work!

Gary S

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