Fasting & Metabolic Health
Type 2 diabetes remission: why follow-up still matters
Type 2 diabetes remission is possible for some adults. We examine the trials, relapse, medication safety, and why ongoing clinical follow-up matters.
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Julian Vance
Fasting and metabolic health researcher exploring autophagy and cellular repair.
Fasting & Metabolic Health
Alternate-day fasting: how much extra benefit is there?
Alternate-day fasting offers a modest weight-loss advantage in some trials. We examine the evidence, long-term limits, and who faces greater medical risk.
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When fasting brings a headache: what is worth checking
Fasting headaches are not proof of metabolic benefit. Learn how caffeine, medicines, migraine and warning signs should shape your next step.
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Early vs late fasting windows: what the data show in adults
Fasting windows can help glucose control and weight in some adults, but timing is secondary. Safety, adherence and medical supervision decide if it works.
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Fasting with glucose medicines: what evidence supports use
Fasting can improve some markers, but glucose-lowering medicine can alter risk. If you use insulin or SGLT2 drugs, get medical guidance before changing timing.
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Time-restricted eating: clear benefits, unclear limits
Time-restricted eating can improve some weight and glucose markers, but medication risks, adherence, and long-term outcomes are still uncertain.
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Time-Restricted Eating for Metabolic Syndrome: What a Trial Found
A new trial suggests an 8–10-hour eating window can modestly improve metabolic risk markers, but it is a routine—not a replacement for care.
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Liver Fat and Insulin Resistance: Signal, Not Fate
Liver fat is closely tied to insulin resistance, but it is a metabolic risk signal, not a verdict. The useful next step is fibrosis risk, not panic.
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Glycaemic Variability: Useful Signal, Not Diagnosis
Glycaemic variability can reveal glucose swings that HbA1c hides, but the evidence supports using it as a clinical clue, not a stand-alone diagnosis.
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OMAD Fasting: Useful Constraint, Not Longevity Proof
OMAD can reduce eating opportunities, but evidence points to calorie reduction and adherence, not proven longevity gains, as the main explanation for adults.
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