Intermittent Fasting COMPLETELY Reverses Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes: How intermittent fasting could help reverse the condition. In a recent study, researchers observed the effects of intermittent fasting on type 2 diabetes. After 3 months, they found that intermittent fasting reversed type 2 diabetes in nearly half of the study's participants.
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[@FightBackAgainstDiabetes]

*You Did Not Choose To Be Classified As Diabetic, But You Can Choose To Fight Back Against Diabetes* 💪

[@KetogenicSusan]

I was diagnosed as type 2 in August of 2022. I discovered the Ketogenic lifestyle that September. My A1C was 12.6 and my A1C at retest in December was 4.9. I will never not intermittent fast.

[@eivom2008]

Thanks Dr for this wonderful article. I followed the time restricted fasting along with just walking every morning and reversed my Type 2 diabetes. This really works and free - more people should follow this.

[@ashrafalinathani6811]

U fasted for how many hours???it took how much time??

[@docesam]

so what is your blood sugar 2 hours after eating a meal rich in carbs (e.g. full dish of rice) ?

[@foma518]

I've been doing IF since May 2022. Lost about 50 lbs in 6 months. My A1C went from 9.3 to 5.3. I also do low carb. It's helped a lot!

[@cindys1641]

Wonderful! Would be interested to know how long you fast each day and what types of food you eat during eating windows. Congrats!

[@BaneTrogdor]

That's fine , but low carb wont make you more insulin sensitive, it's vice versa it is making you more insulin resistant, of course when you remove all the carbs you will decrease a1c but you cholesterol will increase for example.

[@Straightdeal]

@@BaneTrogdor This information is warped and not correct. This goes against what this entire video is all about. LCHF, with IF and some exercise will most certainly reduce fasting insulin levels and make you insulin sensitive. Cholesterol is a whole separate topic; suffice to say that the important markers to watch here are triglycerides (low), and HDL-C (high).

[@foma518]

@@BaneTrogdor My cholesterol has always been normal. I'm due for a yearly check up in a few months. I guess I'll find out "how bad" IF and low carb has "damaged" my body. Considering it has done WONDERS to my A1C, I can't imagine my cholesterol getting ridiculously out of control. I'll soon find out.

[@foma518]

@@cindys1641 I do 16 hour fasting. I worked my way up from 12 hours. My general rule nowadays is nothing to eat after dinner and before lunch which generally comes out to 16 hours. Sometimes I'll have coffee with half and half before 11am which technically breaks my fast but since I do this for A1C control, I don't fret too much about it. Thank you!

[@billrinear8675]

As a all or nothing type of guy I decided to do something based on a scare I had. My normal A1C levels were 6.8 for over three years maybe even longer. Through intermittent fasting and no processed carbohydrates including no alcohol, no bread no rice or potatoes. In August of 2018 my A1C was 6.8 no surprise by Oct 1 of that year I had it down to 5.3. Diet only no exercise. Other great things were a substantial decrease in LDL with a corresponding increase in HDL. Why does your profession as a whole not really push this? I was born in 1955. Thanks for all you do.

[@billrinear8675]

Forgot to mention a 15 lbs weight loss.

[@coldFire2023]

​@@billrinear8675life must hav been much beautiful and real in those times. You are fortunate to see those beautiful times. Whenever you are free try to remind yourself of memories of the times it will make you happy and peaceful

[@Lance54689]

I've been doing 18/6 2MAD and unprocessed food for almost 5 years. The biggest surprise has been that it gets easier and better over time. When I do eat processed foods or an extra meal it is so I can accommodate someone else(for example, my mom wants to make me a birthday cake) and the natural thing to do is get back to normal, no willpower or effort needed. Actually, the most shocking thing is that my asthma went away, and stayed away. That is life changing, and I'm never going back.

[@goodstufflife]

Thanks so much for sharing your story. Do you also do low carb or keto? I’m good with fasting but finding keto to be a challenge

[@Lance54689]

@@goodstufflife I was eating very low carb, but about a year ago I started adding proper whole grains back in(as opposed to something like "whole wheat" bread), and it has worked just fine. I haven't regressed at all. I still never eat sugar or artificial sweeteners, nothing in that area. If you can do IF without eating low carb, and you are getting the results you want, I see no reason to push further.

[@goodstufflife]

@@Lance54689 thank you! Great to hear that it can improve over time and even add back whole grains. I have to get my readings now that I’ve been doing fasting for a few months. Just started low carb and little to no sugar. Sugar is a tough one for me. But I’m learning about alternatives and recipe hunting

[@Lance54689]

@@goodstufflife Sugar was what started it all for me. What allowed me to do it was treating sugar as an addiction, and I realized it was easier for me to eat zero sugar than a small amount. After all these years I've lost my taste for sweets, I don't even eat fruit, don't want it(other than three weeks of backyard raspberries every summer!).

[@Redhawk-dy3nt]

Hi Lance, Were you type 2 diabetic ever? I'm curious how you were able to do fasting if you had symptoms of type 2 diabetes. Thanks.

[@benthesaxguy13]

Great video! I’ve been intermittent fasting for about eight months now, along with exercising pretty much everyday. It’s been quite effective. I lost 30 pounds.

[@lynnebalzer5520]

I don't have diabetes. But at age 79 I lost 25 pounds and kept it off by eating soup twice a day and limiting carbs, kind of a semi-keto diet.

[@Minnesotacoffeetrails]

Thank you Dr. Hansen - Recently DXd with T-2 Diabetes. Also lost 48lbs confused why I am Diabetic. My clinic prescribed me Metformin which I am not sure I want to take yet because I have IBD This video gives me education to make decisions for myself. I do have Fatty Liver Disease & had acute Pancreatitis = metabolically unhealthy. I also have bone on bone arthritis in both knees. This info gives me direction on how to try to reverse my T-2 & if I am not successful...then I will take the medication.

[@kylewilson8633]

Even tho he’s a doctor, he’s not your doctor. I’d consult with your doctor before not taking that. All the issues u listed contribute to type 2

[@8675-__]

Take chromium and vanadium twice daily. Or bitter melon pills or as a side dish. All of those, reduce cravings! And get rid of all pulverized foods in your diet! 1) wheat flour 2) corn in any form 3) rice This along with intermittent fasting will cause excellent benefits which will be apparent in a short period of time

[@8675-__]

I won't take metformin regardless of doctors advice! Probably they gave you statins first, and then diagnosed you with diabetes shortly thereafter! This is absolutely typical behavior for most doctors it's PROTOCOL!

[@marksharman8029]

Thanks for putting this one together. I have lived the scenario you outlined... and to honest I retain some disappointment with the system that channeled me down that path. I am in my 67th year, I have always been active, I have been managing Type 2 Diabetes, one way or another, since diagnosis at age 34 - oral medication included over the last 1.5 decades. Additionally, I have always been active, and still am relatively. I have had Cancer and a heart attack and had surgery for both. Recovery was successful and I have enjoyed a continuation of the pass times I enjoy so much - trekking and exercise. I began to investigate Intermittent Fasting about 4 years ago while still taking oral medication for Diabetes (I have hyperglycemia). Eventually I found my way to a 24 hour fasting cycle ... and experienced occasional Hypoglycemia. I was struggling with knowing what was ACTUALLY happening with my body. This confusion and dependency on the medical system was getting me down, I wanted to be done with medication all together. So thought long and hard and ... I tossed the medication. My thinking was that I needed to know what my baseline is. In other words 'how long do I have to fast to achieve normal blood sugar levels'? I learned that for me that duration was 48 hours. I researched food options and fasting strategies to try to get a routine that was optimal. That process is still ongoing. Until recently I had achieved a resting level of 8.0, which is not in the range I would like, but headed in the right direction. A couple of days ago after a difficult trek I achieved 4.8, which is very good. There are issues, ongoing. I have a calorie deficit, and am losing weight (the Cancer had already plundered my muscle mass). I am on the look out for a high calorie zero carb component to add to my diet. I am already eating salmon, meats, fats. I had tried avocado but found that the carb content was affecting overall levels. Given the recent low reading I added a small avocado to that evenings meal, WIN! If you can provide some input I would very much appreciate it.

[@SymphonicEllen]

Wonderful video to start the new year with. My mom showed me a recent pic with her and my grandparents who are 92 and 93. They're slowing down and have some other old age issues but they cook almost exclusively at home and have a dog to take out and exercise, although if it's really cold, my aunt will do it. She came home for them cause we're starting to get worried about them falling, but even still, can barely tell they're even over 70. I hope to have the same luck. Thanks so much and Happy New Year.

[@samerhaifawi1914]

Dr Mike can you make a video about artificial sugars and their effects on metabolic health and insulin resistance. Really crucial topic that many people especially diabetics are not aware of.

[@vasudevkabadi9993]

HI Dr.Hansen, I'm from India and am 75. I follow IF-16,8 - against your advice though. Exercise being out of question I tried OMAD for two months, resulting in a 3Kgs weight loss. I felt more enthusiastic during the period except that my constipation was at a higher level. Your health tips are very helpful. I suggest you give each episode a serial number so we can refer to the particular video easily. Regards.😂

[@8675-__]

Increase healthy oils in your diet and add a fresh salad daily. Also cheese can cause constipation.

[@VictorYepello]

I am a poster child of insulin resistant weight gain. My doctor r did not help me at all even when he told me I was IR. At the time exercise alone did not help. And I did plenty of it while I went from 170 to 192 pounds. Enter keto. Over a matter of 6 months, my weight dropped 12 pounds and after about a year, I was below my goal of 170 where I am today 6 years later. I had been playing around with IF and was on and off it quite a bit but last year I began to do it daily with either 16 or 18 hours of fasting and 2 meals. (Sometimes I go longer than 18 if I'm not hungry.) Bottom line is I'm doing well and my blood work remains great even though I am now eating more of a low-carb and balanced diet regimen. What that means is I do eat some healthy carbs almost daily. I do not deprive myself on holidays and special occasions so dessert is on the menu then. I do eat my sourdough bread; I do eat high quality pasta; I do eat my homemade yogurt and other cheeses and I do eat sweet potatoes and an occasional Idaho. This all seems to be OK now. My basic tenant is to let no corporation prepare anything I eat. I live by that and at 76, I plan to continue for quite a while longer.

[@notabadcookie]

Intermittent Fasting = Do IT! lol. The easiest for me has been 16/8, simply cutting out breakfast most days. I've seen a tremendous improvement to quality of life over the past year or so I've been doing it. Incorporating whole foods has been a challenge but I'm getting better and better at it as the days go by...plus it can be costly...in the end it's worth the improved health. Thank you Doctor Mike for making this easy to share with my loved ones!

[@dawhike]

Glad to see you doing more therapeutic analysis, again. 😀

[@SunilSingh-yz3fo]

I've been told I have prediabetes but haven't started any medication. I'm fasting for 16 hours each day, cutting down on carbs in my meals, and walking 10,000 steps every day. I've lost 6 kilograms recently, but my blood sugar has gone up to in fasting 6.7, which is a concern.

[@-htl-]

It is not just processed food. I have a lot of fruit trees and bushes and my problem started at the end of summer eating a lot of fruit, especially grapes, apples, buying bananas and some occational too much alcohol (fermented fructose). My processed food eating was very low and eating overall NORMALLY with eating much more fruit rather healthy. Spontaneous gout attacks stopping me to work/walk for a day, myopia , started all suddenly and schocked me. Intermittend fasting and cutting down on ALL FRUCTOSE so including (high sugar) fruits was what reversed everything.

[@Loufi303]

Yes. No diabetes or anything but (while on WFPB diet) fructose - even in whole fruits - is my kryptonite, too. As well as fluid calories, that is to say juice and plant milks (no fibers)

[@paulaswaim8434]

Age 56, female. 5'2", 134 pounds. A1c 7.8 in spring 2021. Metformin ER 2000 MG a day plus 19-5 IF, moderate walking type exercise (Leslie Sansone videos) six days a week. A1c 5.9 in summer 2022.

[@siddiquisherry7483]

I learn so much from your videos. Thanks a ton doc.

[@justinsbeaver9010]

I do intermittent fasting because it works best for me to lose weight. I was not even pre diabetic but I was surely on my way to full blown diabetes if I didn't change course. Glad to know it has other benefits than weight loss.

[@tiffgplu2590]

That's great to hear...could you share your daily routine and eating schedule like..how long do you fast for..and what all do you avoid consuming in your eating window

[@justinsbeaver9010]

@@tiffgplu2590 Sure! I fast until dinner and and I get a last smaller meal before bed. I try to avoid any grain that's not whole grain, fibres from whole grains slow digestion and keeps you full longer. I also try to avoid eating too much fat but have enough for hormone synthesis. Emphasis on "try". I dont respect these rules everyday but as long as I can for 6 days per week and not binge, I lose weight. Keep in mind that IF is the best way for some people to lose weight. It may or may not be the right way for you. I also do a lot of cardio, 5 to 8 hours per week. Good luck!

[@tiffgplu2590]

@@justinsbeaver9010 do you consume meat if yes what kinds and I am guessing your totally off sugar..fruits ?

[@justinsbeaver9010]

@@tiffgplu2590 Oh not there's a lot of carbs in whole grains, but also with fibre so that's better. I also eat all kinds of fruits. For meat it's mostly fish, chicken and turkey but also lean cuts of pork and beef. From time to time I will go for less lean cuts of pork or beef and salmon but in moderation. Oh and also liver and kidney. There is a ton of micro nutrients in those.

[@marianag9202]

Would it help reduce a fatty liver as well?

[@RedPilled100]

Yes of course over time You probably have to be consistent

[@nicolacoke7538]

Your right Dr Mike size of person doesn’t mean a person healthy or unhealthy..intermittent fasting great way to stay healthy and improving your health

[@gabrielhung1647]

Thank you Dr Hansen for the video. It's great to know. 👍

[@DoctorMikeHansen]

Glad it was helpful!

[@wernerdanler2742]

What do you recommend as a minimum fasting time, Doctor? I brought my A1c down from 6.8 to 6.1 by cutting my carbs and general food intake. I lost over 35 pounds and now am almost the same weight and waist size as I was when I was 19. My VA pharmacist cut my metformin from 2000 MG to 1000 MG. My a1c went back up to 6.3 but has stayed there. Most days, I eat only one meal and minimal carbs at that. The problem with the VA is that they seem to have a hobby horse about cholesterol and taking statins. They must get a commission off that. They give no practical advice about lowering a1c.

[@jeffj318]

Intermittent fasting... Whatever works for you.

[@8675-__]

No more STATINS! They caused the diabetes... Try taking chromium and vanadium twice daily and then go get a blood test. Diabetes will magically disappear! You're doing the right thing my intermittent fasting. And avoid sugar, wheat, and corn products. Eat a fresh salad daily and increase meat intake (higher protein intake) Best wishes 🙏🙏🙏

[@Vigilant723]

Addicted to sugar. @Dr. Mike, how can anything work if can’t stop sugar? Can you do something for detoxing from sugar or curing a sugar addiction?

[@marthacanady9441]

I have been intermittent fasting religiously on an 18/6 window for three years and I have still got type 2 diabetes which I developed within this last year. Hmm. So much for your thumbnail theory.

[@48peon]

IF for a couple years now. And practice healthy keto life style. Prolong fasting at least once a month. No more heart medications, no more cholesterol meds, no more dietetic meds. Had to get rid of my previous family doctor though.

[@a.talithajoseph1808]

Wow 👌 this was truly informative and eye opening but I know most doctors would recommend you take your meds and watch your diet and exercise but you made it known there are different ways to achieve better health with type 2 diabetes.

[@horizon319]

Couldn’t help but notice that vomiting was misspelled at 2:51… was that on purpose? Maybe there are more errors in this video.

[@harleyb-ham266]

What do you mean by the 5 to 2 intermittent fasting??

[@bikeman9899]

I believe he means, 5 days of fasting. 2 days non fasting per week. There are lots of patterns, e.g. 16:8, i.e no feed for 16 hrs per day, eat within the 8 hr window

[@kenmarriott5772]

We all intermittent fasted in the 1950s. 3 meals a day with no snacking in between. Walked more and drank water from a water fountain.

[@donaleepeters8215]

I decided to do a 3 day fast at 32 hours my sugar was 145 then after sleeping it went up to 230 why Is it true the longer I fast I will eventually see normal blood sugar

[@barnabasmuplang-nk4fp]

Thank you Dr Igudia for being the most trusted doctor among all, your professionalism was on a high standard, thank you for coming to help me out with my type 2 Diabetic.

[@misseyespy1]

Yes intermittent fasting first 12 kilos off two months earlier this year . Before that on keto diets kept collapsing couldn’t walk no energy few times hydrated ect . Since then changed fasting months ago and sugar craving came back I put on in next three months 6 kilos . Addicted to chocolate however I still eat two meals a day lunch and dinner . Some days 15 hrs some 17 change it up. Started exercise on bike everyday. Have high blood pressure too and obese . Very good my fitness pal helps greatly. Macro . Eating lot more meat egg butter Advocado I apple banana chia seeds . Now airfry not cook oil still have limited olive oil. Fasting is soo good. Skin feels great and looks amazing, eating berries , salad soups meat fish but having difficulty with using Poweraide zero I know very bad and. One Cappachino with chocolate. . Now milk chocolate ahh old habits die hard. Also green tea very good! Thanks for video diabetes in my family ect don’t want it or have it feeling unwell long time before I think I had to much bp meds but since fasting feeling so much better . Adjusted bp medicine down but hope to get off it. No smoking drinking for years. Fasting is sooo good !yes low carb now maybe most 150 a day usually under 100

[@nutrifityou2957]

How can a personon oral hypoglycemic drugs should start with intermittent fasting?

[@JA-df3xb]

Is it safe to sleep with high blood sugar?

[@ivanich92]

I like your video presentations, but please get an editor to correct misspellings in text. It's difficult for me to trust a professional who can't spell.

[@enjoy7024]

Excellent video! Thank you for the clear explanations.

[@ZsoltBoda]

Thanks! ps: this was heavy compared to your other videos :)

[@MsTrish3520]

I am Pre Diabetic. Agree Intermittent Fasting does help.

[@DennisNowland]

Roy Taylor has the answer look him up University of Newcastle, United Kingdom

[@lauranoonan3229]

Intermiminent fasting has dropped my A12 from 11 to 7 for 6 months so far what do I do next with my meds

[@milindkharpudikar7693]

My hb1a1c is ranging from 7 to 8 since last 1 and half year due to numonia medicine BMI is 25,can it reverse back

[@nicolacoke7538]

Informative , with the studies 👍

[@DoctorMikeHansen]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nicolacoke7538]

@@DoctorMikeHansen always Dr Mike👍

[@regancopple4085]

Vomiting is misspelled. (2:48), Muscle is misspelled (4:28) in the video. Great presentation, I was diagnosed as being in a diabetic condition about 9 months ago by my PCP, he suggested the usual, more exercise & less sugar to reduce my risk factors (elevated A1C, fasting glucose levels, etc.) & I began walking at least 30-40 minutes a day, around 150 minutes exercise minimum per week. After 4 months, I had lost 16lbs with my A1C trending lower, but my fasting glucose still >100, but

[@methods3110]

Aged 73 started intermittent fasting 1 meal a day with low carbs 3 1/2 years ago, after being diagnosed with diabetes 2 and A1c 11.5. Within 4 months it fell to 5.9. Reduced A1c still further within 1 year to 5.3, which is normal. This has been maintained even though I only fast now 20 hours per day and eat 60 gms carbs per day. No medications at all. Many other benefits such as normal weight, more energy, sleeping better, lower blood pressure, and rarely sick. Sailed through COVID without contracting it, unless I was asymptomatic and didn’t know ( also supplemented with vitamin d3).

[@piggy310]

Most people "sailed though" covid..sounds like you're just easily manipulated by so called experts.

[@NewCandy1]

​@piggy ... Why did you choose to ignore all the other aspects of this person's experience?

[@Rosebud830]

So Happy to hear of your Success! This encourages me in my Diabetes management! Im just starting Intermittant Fasting bc its recommended to control my DM and Weight, thanks!

[@rebeccaa.3121]

​@@piggy310 A lot of diabetics didn't sail through covid and got seriously sick.

[@vichethCHAN]

Hi, how long have you had diabetes before the fasting?

[@samerhaifawi1914]

Dr Mike can you make a video about artificial sugars and their effects on metabolic health and insulin resistance. Really crucial topic that many people especially diabetics are not aware of.

[@plugnickle]

Yep! Fasting glucose over 300. Cut most simple carbs. Excercise. Burn 1000 calories 5 times a week . Breakfast: coffee Lunch: Raw veggies Dinner: Stay away from simple carbs as much as possible but eat well! Lost 25 lbs. Blood glucose is less than 100 before dinner. Feel Great!

[@indranib6150]

I had type 2 diabetes since 13 yrs and high BP since 20 yrs. With intermittent fasting 16/8, 1 meal once a week and skip both meals every 15 days. Low carb high fat moderate protein diet I am off all my medications. I lost 20 kg weight. Highly energetic.all my aches and pains have vanished. Three yrs have elapsed and I still I am having good health. All my agonies are over.

[@PrakaashUSA]

Great

[@Hippy2021]

To reverse type 2 and prediabetes, there are 3 important things we should do, every single day, exercise, eat healthy with proper nutrition and intermittent fasting. It does not happen overnight. It requires patience and persistence. I reversed my stubborn 20 years prediabetes (did not know I had it. Doctors never mention on my yearly blood work). I started IF and exercise daily, vigorously religiously and eat low carb foods over a year. Blood glucose down from 117 to 75 - 85 fasted test. A1C from 5.9 down to 4. - 5.2. There are still the days up and days down depending the food I eat and the quantity. Overall not bad like a year ago. I noticed a huge improvement in Health and also even the days I break rules during vacation and occasionally, blood glucose spike and go down quickly at the base after 3 to 4 hours eating. Am 70, athletic and fit. I believe also the age make a difference too. If you're younger and take good care of yourself and following strictly the rules then you can reverse your health issues faster. Thank you for a such informative video. Happy New Year and Best wishes ❣️

[@teresawhite791]

This is so true!

[@sabazaidi9022]

Perfect explanation! Are your cholesterol levels good too?

[@Muddobbers]

July 2020 I was diagnosed T2 with an A1c of 13.6 at a weight of 265. Going intensely low carb (~5g total a day), high fat, and moderate protein, with a 16/8 every day IF schedule, and just merely going for a short walk every other day dropped it to 9.6 in one month, and down to 4.6 in 6 months, along with cutting my TGs to 1/7 what they were. I also lost 100lbs in those 6 months and have kept it off with no problem, holding very steady at 165, and feeling amazing on no medications.

[@amsq1615]

Amazing! I’m T1D and very low carb. Went from 7.2 A1C to 5.7 with low carb. Any recommended resources for getting below 5g of carbs a day?

[@Muddobbers]

@@amsq1615 A lot of my meals were primarily focused on protein and fats, chicken cooked with butter, 3-4 eggs, aged cheeses, tuna with mayo I made myself, etc. I did that for the short period of time because I was so bad off at the start that I had to do something drastic. Now I maintain about 20g as best I can Good job with the reduction of your A1c! As for resources pretty much Dr. Jason Fung was how I started on the journey, and then being very aware of ingredients on labels, especially maltodextrin and those sugars by any other name.

[@8675-__]

Funny because doctors will tell you there's no way to reverse diabetes....it must be untrue, maybe what doctors tell us is more opinion than fact!

[@nilouferyasmeen6772]

That’s wonderful but what would you eat - what would your daily meal look like ? How did you control cravings

[@Muddobbers]

@@nilouferyasmeen6772 in the times I did it, I ate something like 3-4 eggs, a nice aged cheese freshly shredded on top, and bacon for my 1pm "breakfast" and dinner was a meat of some sort like pork chops, chicken, steak with a homemade garlic butter and seasoning mix on top with a large bowl of broccoli with shredded cheddar or jack cheese with butter and some "slap yo mama" seasoning if I was feeling spicy. I was very, very particular of ingredients and avoided things like sugar by any other name (maltodextrin) and most starches. Kept the glycemic impact food low

[@LawofMoses]

I was only over weight and did not have diabetes. I started at 220 a few months into 2022 and now I weigh 130 pounds. I did it by eating only between noon and 6pm and eat fairly low carb. No bread or sugar in my diet or very very little. It seems to be no problem staying at the bmi now. I can move so much better. You can all be the thin person who lives under all that weight. All people can be the person you should be. I do not exercise as I am in to much physical pain from my disability.

[@jeffj318]

Great news. Congratulations!

[@JuneHeffer]

So encouraging! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@Maza1509]

I completely changed my diet when I came to the US and went from healthy to unhealthy diet with a lot of processed food. I gained 60 pounds in 6 years, became obese, constantly stressed and found out I was diabetic last March. I have a doctor who encouraged me to reverse my diabetes, started IT, changed my diet with lowering daily calories and no processed food and exercise. I am emotionally, mentally and physically so much better. I lost 32 pounds in 5 months, do not get the cravings anymore. My A1C was 7.6 in March and now 5.2.

[@irmasoto9434]

Wow Good for you❤God Bless 🙏

[@wadefryman3090]

I stopped eating processed foods 3 years ago started intermittent fasting and lost 90 lbs I am off all diabetic and blood pressure meds now 65 years old and feels like I went back in time 25 years, daily walks is also important for me to regulate the blood pressure and sugar

[@whomadethatsaltysoup]

Very interesting video. Thanks for sharing. Diagnosed almost six years ago as T2d, I was fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to try lifestyle and diet interventions before resorting to more conventional poly-pharmacy . With an A12 of 12.5 the diabetic nurse initially recommended insulin, along with statins and the usual candidates. Luckily, I walked out with only test strips and a glucose meter. Six weeks later, my A12 was 8.8 . Quite a few heads appeared in the door to see who this individual was. The nurse was interested to see how I’d achieved this miraculous drop in A1c in such short space of time. When I explained that I’d cut out bread, rice, potatoes and pasta - not to mention sugar and junk food - the reaction was disbelief. Clearly, a first time in her experience. Six weeks later, with an A1c of 6.1 the diabetic nurse was delighted. When I explained that I’d also started intermittent fasting, she admitted to following a similar pattern of eating. In her case, the primary goal was weight loss. Of course she would never be able to suggest this potential intervention to a patient. Today, I am still in remission, with the most recent results of an A1c test coming in at 5.8. I still get the post test call from a GP suggesting that I take statins to lower my risk of premature death, but I always decline the generous offer.

[@coldFire2023]

PLEASE help my hba1c is 13.1, fasting 260 pp 452. After two months of diet control and walking but no intermittent fasting my fasting 132 and pp 245 pp is still high and fasting is not normal still. Should I go for intermittent fasting to achieve diabetes remission.

[@xylmorph8297]

FYI when I started keto I could not bring myself to fast… we all might do it differently… 7 years later A1c stays under 5.0 weight stays under 132 at 5’5” and now I just fast naturally I don’t need to try.

[@m-hadji]

I had my first diagnosis of T2D in 1996. I tried many thing and failed many times. Nov 2021 I cut all carbs and started IF after 13 months lost 50 lbs and discontinued 5 meds and insulin. I don’t even need CPap machine. My A1C came down from 9 to 5.7. I didn’t miss to much eating and snacking. And last thing I’m got myself a CGM and found out for myself what food or drink is spiking my BG. After all I’m am able to walk at least 120 minutes a day or bike 50 miles and be happy about it. Anyway my 2 cents -> it’s never late.

[@coldFire2023]

Hey since you had high hba1c for long did you suffer any complications?

[@shannon2003]

I have been on Keto and intermittent fasting for 4 years. I’m rarely hungry, I eat 2 meals a day with 16/18 hrs of fasting. What I have noticed in the USA is that snacking is huge there. Constant eating throughout the day would be the opposite of IF. Just eliminating the snacks would make a huge difference.

[@45graham45]

Can you recall how long into starting IF that you stopped feeling hungry? I'm very active and find it hard to be so when fasting due to lack of energy / hunger.

[@shannon2003]

@@45graham45 than you need to uptake your fats. This is of course if your on a ketogenic diet . Consuming healthy fats will keep your body satiated.

[@ka8204]

You’re so right. I just figured that out. Cut the snacks. No matter what it is

[@tirthendubagchi2154]

A1c 9.9 in April 2020, 202 lbs.. went low carb +IF ... down to 147 lbs and A1C 6.0..off metformin in 3 months. Since then just stick to IF and eat wisely .. latest A1c in Aug 23 is 5.7. Have gained back 20lbs .loking for motivation to loose again... thats why watching this video ,,and I am into a 42 hrs fasted state now

[@ekitt7629]

Did you just change lifestyle after diagnosis? Or did you take meds in the meantime?

[@michaelmurphy2795]

My A1c dropped from 5.9 to 5.4 in 3 months. I also lost 20 pounds.

[@oneaboveall1922]

Started IF about 10 months ago- lost 65lbs- when I saw my doctor a few months back he was blown away by how much my A1C decreased to (4.5) I dont care what anyone says, IF has changed my life and it will be my way of life until I die. I do 18/6 and workout regularly (I always weight lifted but I ate horribly, all the time)

[@lidijapetrovic1928]

Do you do all the zime 18:6 fasting or you stop when Hba1c got better?

[@cantseeshadow]

@@lidijapetrovic1928Intermittent Fasting should be a lifestyle change, even after you’ve achieved your goal weight. Otherwise, you’ll slowly go back into old eating patterns and gain all the weight back and some more

[@sabazaidi9022]

Did you eat anything in your eating window? Or you did low carb?

[@realrosesforever3847]

Are you low carb?

[@garyjenson8262]

I've consistently done one protocol or another for intermittent fasting for 7 years now. Before that I suffered with acute pancreatitus. The diet was terrible and barely kept it at bay. The medication made me dizzy and I would still have flare-up, sometimes requiring hospital stays. All of this was caused by hypetrigiserdes. Finally I told my Dr I was going to start fasting. At the start my triglycerides were 780 and my hdl was 29. 3 months later all of my numbers were in normal ranges. Plus I was finally able to look at a glass of wine without having an attack. Intermittent fasting not only works for me, it gave me my life back.

[@Macgee826]

Fasting is the cure to a whole host of issues,good stuff .

[@amymarcos2279]

I like to comment for the benefit of your viewers great work Dr Hansen. I am a diabetes nurse and understand how the body works I was reaching 65 have been considered by health professional as a healthy eater ( non processed ovo vegetarian not a vegetarian for healthy reasons ) but I could not lose weight my BP was not under control my TC was high but excellent Triglycerides and HDL Exercise every day one form or another I refuse Cholesterol meds for years . I basically did not know what else to do . I also stop diary products by then switch to coconut products I come across Dr Fung book ,your videos , Dr Sten Ekberg and Dr Eric Berg videos every thing make sense to me then I start immediately with missing breakfast within a week I felt I could go to OMAD for 5 days a week that was 2 years ago is part of my lifestyle now I not longer on BP meds , my cholesterol has improved ( I still have to refuse cholesterol meds) as GP continue to only look at TC . Lost 20 kgs feeling great . On holidays I eaten food I would not normally eat but get back to my routine and magic happens I also have some arteries calcification previously (but ok for my age ) which has reduce due to I believe regular intake of V D and V K 2 All the best to all who have not give up to take control of the health

[@friebertbalazs6324]

fasting also helps with calcification. Wishing you the best.

[@pamm8020]

Why would you refuse meds that can help you? My family has the high cholesterol gene (cholesterol levels of 500-600+). I was lucky enough to catch mine when it first started going up. I'm 70 years old, well beyond the ages at which many of my family members died. I thank the gods every day for statins. Again, I just don't understand why you would refuse medications that would benefit you.

[@bossybill7437]

@@friebertbalazs6324 Yes... also as Amy mentioned she's on Vitamin D and K2. For everyone's benefit, the cardiologist, Dr. Pradip Jamnadas, MD on YT, explains in "Exposing the links between Calcium, Vitamin K2, and Plaque Buildup in Blood Vessels".

[@briangriffiths114]

@@pamm8020 Some of my in-laws have familial hypercholesterolemia, one of who lives almost exactly the healthy lifestyle promoted in this video. A decade ago, her doctor prescribed one 40 mg statin per day and her various cholesterol numbers are now well below UK recommended levels with zero side effects from the medication. However, her father and his two siblings all died at an average age of 70, similar to your own family members, as I don't think the condition was as well understood within the UK's NHS back then and none had been diagnosed of it despite all having all suffered numerous cardiovascular events.

[@pamm8020]

@@briangriffiths114 Exactly. My doctor took me off of statins after a year just to see where my cholesterol numbers would land. After just four weeks off of the meds, and with me eating mostly vegetarian, my cholesterol was at 396. I haven't been off statins since.

[@xylmorph8297]

My aunt lost over 150 pounds ended up only taking one medication for her diabetes, but she never gave up the sugar ever and she died way too young. Medication is not the answer in the long term.

[@xylmorph8297]

She died from lung problems, congestive heart failure, and kidney failure

[@khabomakhoro2476]

Hi Doc, how many hours is intermittent fasting for a type 2 diabetic

[@jennyshanespitler4033]

Yes it does I reversed my type two diabetes 5 years ago because of my exercise diet and intermittent fasting. My A1C is 4.8 Thanks Dr. Hansen

[@nagarazang]

hello, nice and inspiring. how is your blood sugar levels now? when you say reversed, does it mean eating like pizza or rice does not spike blood sugar?

[@sabazaidi9022]

Do you eat regular food in your eating window?

[@hifthishana3161]

@@nagarazangcan we eat carb fd?

[@Macgee826]

​@@nagarazangpizza or rice will spike everyones blood sugar

[@tonynes3577]

Oh thanks doctor for this info and Inter. Fasting does work for me. But in this age of COVID and the season of influenza, how important is it to get a balance of nutrients, that is, load up on nutrients, when you are sick rather than do a fast. I know that there is research done that shows fasting does boost the immune system to some extent. Now that I have some respiratory symptoms, whether it's a cold or something else, I would rather eat and get high density nutrients in food. Thanks!

[@jarichards99utube]

Hey Tony, for immune systen function - You might want to consider Supplements: Vit d-3 Vit C Magnesium Selenium Zinc B-Complex Best Of Luck to you -70SomethingGuy

[@dogukan127]

You don't have to double down on fasting. You can ease it from time to time as long as it emcompasses the meta of your eating habits. Though it is worth noting that it is probably best to eat even more healthy when you are not doing IF.

[@lorikendrick5076]

With Type 2 Diabetes what is the best intermittent fasting for that. I know there are several ways, but not sure which one would work best for me.

[@stephaniebanville171]

I was addicted to food and always hungry. 2 months....I repeat 2 months and my levels went from ridiculously high to never higher then 6.4 in about 60 days of intermittent fasting mostly 20-4 but started with 16-8. I ate healthy, stopped from 8pm onwards to about noon or later and I'm feeling better then I ever have. Have blood work tmr. Going to compare. My mood is better, I stopped napping and feeling miserable and edgy. I sleep better. I also exercise moderately and do strength training but it's never more then 1.5 hours a day and usually around 30 mins or 1 hour. Nothing crazy.I sometimes have a day where I end up skipping but try not to. I do weight lifting 3 times a week sometimes 2 for a hour and usually bike several times a week. Pretty big change for me but nothing to difficult. I had diabetes for 8 years at age 27. I'm now 35. I think intermittent fasting is the biggest reason for my turn around. Thanks for info it keeps my head on right. Also to note: I no longer feel extreme hunger believe it or not it's actually taught me self control and I had absolutely no self control ever in my life with anything including drugs. I stopped those also. This was by chance and I can't explain it but it happened and it work.

[@abby9501]

Thanks & Happy New Year! My doc told me, try keto or you're going on metformin. With keto, & intermittent fasting I lost 45 pounds. A1C went from 6.9 to 5. I am 70 years old & walk an hour a day. I eat healthy lower carb diet now. Intermittent fasting gives me a lot of energy, especially mental energy. If I want, I can go 36-48 hours without food, but I get cold which is unusual for me. But I feel mentally very sharp when I do not eat! Like having lots of coffee without the palpitations.

[@jarichards99utube]

Hey Dr Hansen - Really Great REALITY BASED Video.. Thank You 😊 👍

[@Tymbus]

I have Type 2 diabetes. At first, i reversed it just through diet and excercise. ten-years later, I am on loads of medication but it looks like my pancreas is exhausted. These claims - do this, do that, don't do that - are making my head spin.

[@robbieb2011]

My A1C and glucose are still going up. A1C of 5.6 and glucose of 103. It was 5.3 and 80 respectively last year. I am a runner. I run around 15-25 miles a week for years. Last 6 months I do Intermittent Fasting 18:6 from Monday - Friday every week. I also went whole foods 6 months ago to lower my LDL and lipid panel. My triglycerides went from 110 to 80....great. But my A1C went up to 5.6 and my fasting glucose to 103, from 80. I have no idea what is going on. I can't eat, fast, exercise any better. I lost 15 pounds. I have a 6 pack at age 48 now and I'm beginning pre-diabetic. My salad I eat every night for dinner is very large so maybe the one meal I eat everyday has a large portion but it is all healthy organic food. Please help.

[@MzladyGrinn]

Follower of Dr Berg, And yes, have been IF for almost a year. Weight down significantly. 55 lbs in that time. Hoping to lose another 30-40 lbs. 😊

[@GenRN]

How have you done?

[@Smousch03]

Does the type of IF make a difference? You mentioned the 5 day/2 day type of fasting but is there equal results using the daily time restricted eating window?

[@heartstrings110]

Anyone have the summary of this video? It’s a bit too technical for many.

[@josiewilliams473]

Thank you for this video. I just recently had blood work done and the A1C came back at 7.1. I’ve started doing IF and my morning fasting glucose has been coming down substantially.

[@deekap8387]

Wow nice. My A1c is 7 now. How many hours do you do. Do you feel nauseous or bloated in the morning? I can barely do 12 hrs. I am not hypoglycemic but feel very uneasy till I drink something. Any reply is appreciated. Thank you!

[@josiewilliams473]

I do not feel nauseous or bloating in the morning. 3 weeks ago I had my A1C checked, it has gone down to 5.7. In the last 4 months I’ve been doing 17-20 hrs water fasting daily, once per week I do a 24hr water fast. I usually stop eating by 5:30pm and drink water only and some electrolytes towards the end of my Fast. I have eliminated all processed food, all grains, all sugars including monk fruit sweetener and stevia. I’ve also stopped using all seed oils.

[@chokachu]

Was it mentioned anywhere in the video what kind of intermittent fasting was used in the trial?

[@vee7886]

I was diagnosed with Type 2 and I am on day 3 of my intermittent fast. I will update in 3 weeks. At that time my dr will draw my blood again and I will see how well this helped me. Thanks for this info!

[@modernclinic2871]

How is it now?

[@Hasan-jf7by]

Update?

[@GenRN]

Update us!

[@rolandhdz17]

can you provide an update?

[@jaykelly859]

You're too technical. You're making videos for other doctors rather than layman.

[@NelsonRazo]

Hi, Dr. Hansen. The audio sounds doubled. Keep up the good content. It is nice to see a medical doctor updated and interested in nutritional health topics.

[@fredtoledo2607]

Does it mean that we don't need INSULIN if the BODY is using FATS and PROTEIN as ENERGY?

[@gaylegonzalez71]

Awesome glad to find your channel! I do IF, I have been doing it for over 3 years now. I find that I am no longer strict with how long I go, as I am keto/carnivore as well, which keeps me satisfied for longer periods, at times I will have to force myself to eat by 1 or 2 in the afternoon if I am not yet hungry, my last meal of the day is never past 6 pm, and I usually do not eat again til 1 or 2 in the afternoon. there are rare times i will wake up hungry and i will eat, which reveres my times, and on those days i will not eat a dinner bc I am still full. look fwd to your other videos

[@prasocyte]

Great talk Sir. Really appreciate it. Surprisingly, if you do some reasearch on JAIN food patterns, you will find that they have been observing intermittent fasting for last 2600 years. In Jainism, it is referred to as Ekasan (eating once a day), Biyasan (two meals a day) or Chouvihar ( no food or water from sunset to sunrise). Most Jains do not eat after sunset, as presence of Sun is considered an important aid in digestion. Good luck in your future posts. Thanks again! Keep up the good work. God bless. ❤

[@vivianrios6007]

You are such a hard worker Dr. Mike, even on New Year’s Day. May you have a more than GOOD New Year with your family, full of love, health and peace. 🙏🏼☺️

[@stephen_mcateer]

I've been doing intermittent fasting past 3 months for weight loss. So far loss has been 4kg. No real difficulty with hunger or anything else (Eating window is 12 noon - 6pm). I'd like to know what my insulin levels are, since insulin resistance seems to be the big killer, but here in the UK I don't think my GP would agree to test for it.

[@Health-And-Diabetes]

I had diabetes type 2 for 39 years and 2 months fasting and low carb plant diet reduced A1c to 6.4 agin 5 months A1c 6.2

[@scottjackson163]

I wish people would be specific about what they are eating (or avoiding), instead of using such labels as “low carb”.

[@johnbrando8248]

Carb compose of grains rice wheat (breads) or starchy foods because they are literally sugar if digested

[@ElreyRayo]

Total 286, hdl 69, lol 200!, triglycerides 73, non hdl 217! chol/hdl ratio 4.1 ...... what should I do? A1C 5.5. Refuse to take statins. I exercise daily

[@XAUCADTrader]

Thanks for the info! I'm 42 hours into my fast, just like the number of comments thusfar! There are "vomoiting" and "muscule" typos

[@willy895]

I am 44 years old, and this is the 3rd time that I start doing intermittent fasting, l eat 2 meals only meat and veggies in a 4 hour window and 1 hour work out every day, for 4 months and it gives me good results A1c 6.0 to 5.2 and then I get careless and then My insulin rise and I have to go back to my diet. I try carnivore diet and didn't work for me

[@briangriffiths114]

By default, I live the a lifestyle very close to what you suggest with a daily 40 minute brisk walk, light weight training three times a week and a (mostly) healthy vegetarian diet. My weight and resulting BMI, muscle mass and general health are better than they were 30-40 years ago when I had no anatomical knowledge and used to over-indulge in food and booze like many young men of my generation. However, it is far easier to live such a lifestyle now without the pressures of a demanding job that I had at that time, and I'd guess this applies to other people.

[@joshrocha2500]

The popular ideas that breakfast is the most important meal of the day or that you should eat as soon as you wake up to jump start your metabolism have caused generations of Americans to think that it’s healthy to eat during all waking hours. The benefits of IF could not spread faster. We really need more people to understand that it is ok to feel hungry and that your body is not going to shut down just because you skipped a meal.

[@Wandertheworldwithme]

For people with diabetes longer than 6 years I wonder if it just takes them 2+ years of consistency to achieve remission.

[@drbettyschueler3235]

I love intermittent fasting. I am addicted to grains and dairy which I prefer a little sweet. As a result my A1c levels have been around 6.3 for years. It doesn't seem to have any relationship to my weight gain or loss. For example, my last checkup showed I'd gained 5 pounds but my A1c level had dropped to 6.2. That was after 3 months of intermittent fasting which helped me drop 2 inches off my waist. I recently added a rebounder and near-infrared light and between fasting, exercise, and light therapy I hope to get my A1c level down to less than 6.0 despite my love of grains and dairy.

[@claireclaire9635]

If you lost inches but gained weight then you probably replaced fat with muscle. Muscle is much heavier than fat. So when you lose fat through exercise you can gain weight while actually shrinking.

[@drbettyschueler3235]

@@claireclaire9635 I used that argument with my physician and she just laughed and told me to lose another 20 pounds.

[@TheShumoby]

​@@drbettyschueler3235quit eating what your eating. High carb increases the hormone, insulin which stores carbs as fat and block another hormone, leptin that regulates your appetite and satiety. Low carb or keto is best with intermittent fasting.

[@JesusIsLord1976]

When I eat zero carbs or low carbs a day. Its hard for me to intermittent fast. I get so man swings, which triggers my panic attack condition. For some reason I feel the worst during the hours of 10am to 1130am. Or so. Never could figure it out.

[@jackievaughn1771]

I was diagnosed with pre diabetes, and I changed my diet, and started exercising more regularly and also started taking vitamin D3 and my body started changing for the better and I was also losing weight as well. Now I’m doing better, my Mom had diabetes before she passed, but that was not, what she died from. But I wanted to change my outcome of having Diabetes, by being more healthy, so I hope this help someone else out. Like it’s helping me. I changed my eating time first of all by eating only at these times - 10am,2pm,6pm. And It help me a lot, I lost weight more faster than ever - just by changing the times I ate. And if I got hungry late at night, I only ate one fruit.

[@asrano88]

What does vitamin D3 do?

[@oddverses]

@jackievaughn1771 that’s awesome! Doing the same. What IU of vitamin D were you averaging? Thnx.

[@kittymervine6115]

Thank you so much. I became very ill when taking that new "wonder drug". I was confused as hearing you, I was "You are right, it seems to be a sign, not THE disease." One thing is so many of the doctors I have seen, with "Hey I'm putting on weight, why?", was met by "You have to lose weight." I was "So how? What do I change?" and it was all "Lose weight". I changed my diet drastically but also found the weight stayed the same. I went to a special nutritionist who had me doing special recipes, even though I told her because of my disability I can't stand for long and my husband does the cooking. Well, he could NOT go as the insurance would not cover him attending her cooking classes. It was, and still is, lose weight, only it appeared to me no one was losing weight. Until the new drugs that have come out. But, I just wanted to know WHAT caused the weight gain, I didn't wake up one day and start eating more and if anything move MORE because of my disability and attending physical therapy several times a week (plus working out at home). The belief, still, that if I lose that 20 pounds, I'll be fine, and this is TOTALLY ON ME, and some woman that wants me to cook three meals a day, is insane. This is at least something to discuss with my primary physician. One thing, the focus, non stop, on weight, with little support or help, is very depressing. I like doing my PT, I like to manage my disability, but there is no help at all with weight management which is simply a sign of what's going on.

[@SHurd-rc2go]

I feel for you bc I can't stand nor walk much so cooking is out. I started intermittent fasting by just doing 12/12. Then I went to 16/8, but that was too much. So now it's 15/9 or 14/10 depending. It's so easy. But you have to be somewhat aware of your intake during the eating phase. Best wishes.

[@samerhaifawi1914]

Dr Mike can you make a video about artificial sugars and their effects on metabolic health and insulin resistance. Really crucial topic that many people especially diabetics are not aware of.