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Case Reports
. 2018 Oct 9:2018:bcr2017221854.
doi: 10.1136/bcr-2017-221854.

Therapeutic use of intermittent fasting for people with type 2 diabetes as an alternative to insulin

Suleiman Furmli  1 , Rami Elmasry  2   3 , Megan Ramos  4 , Jason Fung  4   5
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Therapeutic use of intermittent fasting for people with type 2 diabetes as an alternative to insulin

Suleiman Furmli et al. BMJ Case Rep. .

Abstract

This case series documents three patients referred to the Intensive Dietary Management clinic in Toronto, Canada, for insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes. It demonstrates the effectiveness of therapeutic fasting to reverse their insulin resistance, resulting in cessation of insulin therapy while maintaining control of their blood sugars. In addition, these patients were also able to lose significant amounts of body weight, reduce their waist circumference and also reduce their glycated haemoglobin level.

Keywords: diabetes; diet; endocrine system; metabolic disorders; obesity (nutrition).

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Conflict of interest statement

Competing interests: None declared.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Change in glycosylated haemoglobin while on fast for patient 1. HbA1C, haemoglobin A1C.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Change in glycosylated haemoglobin while on fast for patient 2. HbA1C, haemoglobin A1C.
Figure 3
Figure 3
Change in glycosylated haemoglobin while on fast for patient 3. HbA1C, haemoglobin A1C.
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