Expert Warns Intermittent Fasting Can Trigger Low Blood Sugar in Diabetics

2 articles · Updated · Onlymyhealth · Jun 25

Intermittent fasting may help some people with diabetes, but Dr Narendra BS said it should be used only with a cautious, personalised plan because prolonged fasting can cause dangerous hypoglycaemia.
Type 2 diabetics who are overweight and have stable glucose levels may benefit under medical supervision, especially as insulin and other glucose-lowering drugs often require dose adjustments.
Pregnant women with diabetes, elderly patients, people with advanced kidney disease and those with recurrent hypoglycaemia face higher risks, making fasting more harmful than helpful.
Balanced meals, hydration and avoiding overeating after fasting are key safeguards, with the broader goal being sustainable blood sugar control and long-term metabolic health rather than following a diet trend.