Australian Catholic University
A major Australian clinical trial has found that timing when you eat can be just as effective as traditional dietitian-led advice in trying to lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Key points
• Study shows time-restricted eating achieved similar improvements in metabolic risk as those receiving clinical advice from dietitians in the first four months.
• Time-restricted eating requires minimal resources, no calorie counting, and little specialist support, making it a simpler option for lifestyle change.
• With diabetes rates rising globally and limited access to healthcare in rural and regional communities, the findings could reshape early prevention strategies.
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