A new study shows that intermittent fasting can help people with Type 2 diabetes. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, found that fasting helped participants lose weight, lower blood pressure, and improve blood sugar levels better than medications. The 5:2 diet, where people eat normally for five days and fast for two days, was used. Over 330 adults in China took part in the study. Experts say the 5:2 diet with meal replacements could help early-stage diabetes. More research is needed to see how well it works long-term.
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- Intermittent fasting /??nt?r?m?t?nt ?fæst??/ (noun): A way of eating that includes periods of fasting and eating.
- Blood pressure /?bl?d ?pr???r/ (noun): The force of blood against the walls of the arteries.
- Medications /?m?d??ke???nz/ (noun): Medicines used to treat diseases.
- Replacement /r??ple?sm?nt/ (noun): Something that takes the place of another.
- Diabetes /?da???bi?ti?z/ (noun): A disease that affects how the body uses blood sugar
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Intermittent fasting/ˌɪntərˈmɪtənt ˈfæstɪŋ/noun
A way of eating that includes periods of fasting and eating.
Diabetes/ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/noun
A disease that affects how the body uses blood sugar.
Blood pressure/blʌd ˈprɛʃər/noun
The force of blood against the walls of the arteries.
Medications/ˌmɛdɪˈkeɪʃənz/noun
Medicines used to treat diseases.
Replacement/rɪˈpleɪsmənt/noun
Something that takes the place of another.
Research/ˈriːsɜːrtʃ/noun/verb
The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
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What is intermittent fasting?
Which diet plan involves eating normally for five days and fasting for two days?
How many adults participated in the study on intermittent fasting and diabetes?
What did the study find about blood pressure in relation to intermittent fasting?
What could help early-stage diabetes according to experts in the study?
What is the primary benefit of intermittent fasting according to the study?
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