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Type 2 Diabetes and Fasting

The risk of hypoglycemia in people with type 2 diabetes who fast, particularly those taking insulin or sulfonylureas.

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Jan 18, 2026

What are the comparative risks of hypoglycemia when people with type 2 diabetes attempt intermittent fasting while on insulin or sulfonylureas?

People with type 2 diabetes who fast face a materially higher risk of hypoglycemia if they are taking insulin or sulfonylureas compared with those on other glucose‑lowering agents; this elevated risk ...

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