Intermittent fasting is an approach to eating in which you only eat during a specific time frame and abstain from eating the remainder of the time. Many people practice intermittent fasting to manage their weight, but research shows that it can also help manage blood sugar levels.

We asked our Chief Medical Officer, Sohaib Imtiaz, MD, to explain how intermittent fasting helps support blood sugar control.

*This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.

Q: Many health-conscious people practice intermittent fasting for weight management. Does it also help stabilize your blood sugar?

Imtiaz: Yes, it does. Intermittent fasting can improve glycemic control and reduce post-meal blood glucose (sugar) spikes in people at risk of developing diabetes and those with diabetes.

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