09 Apr 2024 --- A clinical trial by nutri-technology company L-Nutra suggests that a fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) may provide a better intervention method for type 2 diabetes than standard care alone. The study found positive results across critical diabetes metrics, such as HbA1c levels (blood test to diagnose type 2 diabetes), disease remission and insulin resistance. At the same time, the intervention preserved muscle and metabolic rate. Over 12 months, the trial’s participants underwent a monthly cycle of FMD — a five-day plant-based, calorie-restricted meal plan — in addition to standard diabetes care, interspersed with 25 days of their regular diet. A control group only received standard diabetes care.
