Metabolic HealthTime-Restricted Eating and Low-Carb Diet Both Curb Hunger in Type 2 Diabetes
A randomized controlled trial of 120 overweight or obese adults with type 2 diabetes tested three approaches over 24 weeks: calorie-carbohydrate restriction (CCR), time-restricted eating combined with CCR (TRE+CCR), and a control group. Both active interventions included structured exercise and behavioral education. Results showed that both CCR and TRE+CCR significantly reduced hunger and increased satiety compared to controls, with TRE+CCR producing slightly larger reductions in hunger. However, neither intervention significantly reduced binge eating scores or objective binge episodes relative to controls. The two active interventions performed similarly to each other. These findings suggest that while intensive lifestyle strategies effectively regulate appetite in people with T2D, addressing binge eating may require additional targeted psychological approaches.
