Diabetes has become the third most life-threatening disease after cardiovascular disease and malignant tumors. According to the International Diabetes Federation, about 500 million people worldwide have diabetes mellitus and the number is increasing by 25,000 yearly, and those affected are found to be younger. A recent study shows that intermittent fasting can alleviate type 2 diabetes (also called adult-onset diabetes) .
Type 1 diabetes is caused by genetic abnormalities in insulin secretion, while type 2 diabetes is usually caused by the body’s cells failing to use insulin effectively, resulting in an imbalance in blood glucose levels. In addition, type 2 diabetes is also more common, and if not treated properly can lead to a variety of complications and death.
