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A major review finds intermittent fasting is not superior to conventional calorie restriction for weight loss, yet the piece highlights the real-world impact of the 5:2 regimen, its origins with Dr. Michael Mosley, its potential to reverse type 2 diabetes, and why many people find fasting more doable than daily calorie cutting.
Originating from The Fast Diet in 2013, intermittent fasting (notably the 5:2 plan) exploded into a global trend with many variants and apps; while animal studies have shown potential benefits, solid evidence in humans remains mixed, and the approach remains popular—about 13% of US adults reportedly experimented with it in 2024.
A new study published in JAMA Network Open found that intermittent fasting, specifically the 5:2 diet, significantly benefits people with newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetes by helping them lose more weight and improve blood sugar control better than common diabetes medications. The study, conducted in China with over 330 participants, showed that the fasting group lost an average of 21 pounds and had greater reductions in HbA1c levels, waist circumference, blood pressure, and triglycerides compared to those on metformin or empagliflozin. Researchers suggest the 5:2 diet could be a promising initial lifestyle intervention for early-stage diabetes, though more long-term studies are needed.
British doctor and journalist Michael Mosley, known for popularizing the 5:2 diet and various UK documentary shows, has gone missing on the Greek island of Symi. A search operation is underway after his wife reported him missing on Thursday morning. Mosley was last seen on Wednesday afternoon heading out for a walk.