Exploring the Impact of Intermittent Fasting on Metabolic Syndrome, Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes: a systematic review

KOSIERADZKA, Karolina, KOSECKA, Katarzyna, RUDZIŃSKI, Patryk, CIEŚLIK, Aleksandra, ADAMOWICZ, Dominik, STAŃCZYK, Justyna, ŁOPUSZYŃSKA, Inga, MELIKSETIAN, Astrik, WOSIŃSKA, Alicja and JARGIEŁO, Anna. Exploring the Impact of Intermittent Fasting on Metabolic Syndrome, Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes: a systematic review. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. 2023;24(1):111-125. eISSN 2391-8306. DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.12775/JEHS.2023.24.01.011

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The journal has had 40 points in Ministry of Education and Science of Poland parametric evaluation. Annex to the announcement of the Minister of Education and Science of December 21, 2021. No. 32343.

Has a Journal's Unique Identifier: 201159. Scientific disciplines assigned: Physical Culture Sciences (Field of Medical sciences and health sciences); Health Sciences (Field of Medical Sciences and Health Sciences).

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Received: 30.06.2023. Revised: 20.07.2023. Accepted: 20.07.2023. Published: 25.07.2023.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exploring the Impact of Intermittent Fasting on Metabolic Syndrome, Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes: a systematic review

 

Karolina Kosieradzka

Praski Hospital, Aleja Solidarności 67, 03-401 Warszawa

 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2446-6396

Katarzyna Kosecka

The National Institute of Medicine of the Ministry of Interior and Administration, Wołoska 137, 02-507 Warszawa

 https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8434-7030

Patryk Rudziński

 https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4709-2187

Aleksandra Cieślik

Praski Hospital in Warsaw, Aleja Solidarności 67, 03-401 Warszawa

 https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0272-8045

Dominik Adamowicz

University Clinical Centre of the Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1a, 02-097 Warszawa

 https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0386-9392

Justyna Stańczyk

 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6004-4406

Inga Łopuszyńska

 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0002-9917

 

Astrik Meliksetian

The National Institute of Medicine of the Ministry of Interior and Administration, Wołoska 137, 02-507 Warszawa

 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7014-4638

Alicja Wosińska

 https://orcid.org/0009-0000-8712-6148

Anna Jargieło

Military Institute of Medicine - National Research Institute,ul. Szaserów 128, 04-141 Warszawa

 https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9300-4655

 

Abstract

Introduction: Metabolic syndrome, prediabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus represent a growing and interconnected health challenge, gaining significant attention due to their high prevalence and impact they have on individuals' well-being. Intermittent Fasting (IF), involving cycling between periods of fasting and eating, has emerged as a promising dietary approach garnering substantial attention for its potential therapeutic effects on metabolic health.

Purpose: This review aims to explore the impact of intermittent fasting on metabolic disease by examining recent studies.

Methods: A review of the recent literature was conducted to explore potential positive effects of IF on relevant metabolic parameters.

Results: The findings from the reviewed studies demonstrated favorable effects of IF associated with improvements in glycemic control as improved insulin sensitivity and decreased HbA1c levels. Additionally, it led to significant reductions in body weight and waist circumference. Beneficial effects on lipid profiles, such as reduced triglyceride levels, were also observed in some studies.

Conclusions: The reviewed studies provide strong evidence supporting the effectiveness of IF regimens in improving metabolic factors, including weight, insulin sensitivity and lipid profiles in individuals with abnormal glucose metabolism. IF offers a promising dietary strategy potentially providing additional benefits beyond conventional dietary interventions. However, further research is needed to elucidate the long-term effects, optimal fasting protocols and potential mechanisms underlying the benefits of intermittent fasting in these conditions.

Keywords: intermittent fasting, metabolic syndrome, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, obesity