Intermittent Fasting  – Featuring Endocrinologist, Dr. Preethika Ekanayake

TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR DIABETES® - THE PODCAST! ...With Expert Endocrinologists Living with T1D, Drs. Steven V. Edelman & Jeremy Pettus

Intermittent fasting is a huge topic these days and we’re sitting down with expert Dr. Preethika Ekanayake to get you the facts. We’ll cover what intermittent fasting is, how it differs from simply dieting, and all the benefits you can experience from intermittent fasting. We’ll also explain the different types of intermittent fasting, because yes there are three, and how different approaches will work for different people and preferences.

Questions We’ll Cover in This Episode:

• What is intermittent fasting?
• How is intermittent fasting different from calorie restriction?
• What happens during the fasting period when you’re sleeping?
• How are fasting ketones different than ketones that lead to diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
• What are the benefits of intermittent fasting over other diets?
• What are the different types of intermittent fasting including Time Restricted Fasting, Alternate Day Fasting, and Alternate Day Modified Fasting?
• What are the side effects of intermittent fasting?

Intermittent Fasting Article: tcoyd.org/2020/07/intermittent-fasting-a-physicians-perspective/

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