9 Health Benefits of Fasting, Backed by Science

 

Reduces the likelihood of type 2 diabetes

Young woman fasting measures blood sugar level. Diabetes using glucometer.

Health organizations see type 2 diabetes as one of the biggest problems that seriously threaten public health in the 21st century (171819).

Each year, 1.5 million people worldwide die due to type 2 diabetes.

Elevated blood glucose levels and increased insulin resistance are major contributors to the development of type 2 diabetes.

By using Intermittent Fasting, you can reduce the likelihood of type 2 diabetes because Intermittent Fasting lowers both blood sugar levels and insulin resistance (20).