Intermittent Fasting and T2 Diabetes:

The controversial treatment is gaining traction as research suggests fasting can improve insulin sensitivity. Can it help you?

April 17, 2025

Like regular light exercise, intermittent fasting may assist Type 2 diabetics in regulating insulin sensitivity.

Intermittent fasting has been making waves in the health world for a while now, praised for everything from weight loss to brain health. But lately, there’s been a heated debate about whether it could be a game-changer for people with type 2 diabetes. Some experts swear by it, saying it can help stabilize blood sugar and even reduce the need for medication. Others warn that it’s risky business and could lead to dangerous blood sugar crashes. So, what’s the deal? Let’s break it down.

First, a quick refresher. Intermittent fasting isn’t a diet in the traditional sense—it’s more about when you eat rather than what you eat. Popular methods include the 16:8 approach (fasting for 16 hours and eating within an 8-hour window) or the 5:2 method (eating normally five days a week and dramatically cutting calories for two non-consecutive days).

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a problem with Fluoride being added drinking water.

Fluoride Under Fire: RFK Jr. Pushes to End Cavity Killing Fluoride in U.S. Drinking Water

In a move that’s reigniting a long-standing public health debate, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is calling for an end to the fluoridation of U.S. drinking water. The recent announcement applauded Utah’s decision to ban the addition of fluoride to its public water systems.

Kennedy’s remarks come just as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it is launching a new review of fluoride’s potential health effects. The EPA will work in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services to evaluate whether current federal guidelines for fluoride in drinking water should be revised or restricted further.