A groundbreaking study suggests that intermittent fasting could be more effective than standard diabetes medications for managing Type 2 diabetes. Participants who followed a 5:2 intermittent fasting diet—eating normally for five days and drastically reducing calories for two—showed significant improvements in blood sugar levels and substantial weight loss compared to those on metformin or empagliflozin. This approach allows the body to burn stored fat and improve insulin sensitivity, potential...