Intermittent fasting and blood sugar in adults with diabetes
Official title: Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Glycemic Control in Patients with Diabetes
Funded at University of Kansas Medical Center · NIH-11593114 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A study will look at how two forms of intermittent fasting might improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kansas Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kansas City, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2022 |
| Project end | February 28, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $195,836 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM144269-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11593114 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults aged 21 and older with type 2 diabetes who are willing to try structured meal timing patterns.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals unable to follow meal timing restrictions or with unstable medical conditions may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project tests whether timing meals through two intermittent fasting approaches can help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar better. Researchers will compare how these eating patterns affect body weight, beta cell function, and insulin responses after meals. The study will also explore changes in inflammation and incretin hormones that influence glucose control. Participants will follow the eating patterns under clinical supervision to monitor safety and effects on key metabolic measures.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants could learn practical dietary approaches to improve blood sugar and overall health.
How similar studies have gone: Prior animal studies and human data suggest potential benefits in inflammation and incretin expression, but results in people with diabetes are still emerging.
Where this research is happening
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University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Steger, Felicia — University of Kansas Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Steger, Felicia
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.