In intermittent fasting one body part may be fasted while another is not. The fasting part usually occurs several times per week or day and continues until the body is thoroughly cleansed. Intermittent fasters can last from a few days to a few weeks. Fasting can occur on fruit juice diets, juice fasting, liquid fasting, wheat grass and other special diets, and special liquids like seaweed and pure maple syrup.

Intermittent fasting is a broad umbrella term for a number of different meal time cycles which cycle from prolonged calorie restriction to complete non-feeding for a certain period of time. Methods of intermittent fasting incorporate alternating day fasting schedules, intermittent calorie restriction, and time-restricted eating. Some diabetics have even developed a technique of fasting where they only eat one type of food for a specific period of time each week and try to rid the body of whatever food they can’t tolerate. This method has been called “kinetic detoxification.” Most fasting diets are vegetarian, although some may be high in protein.

Because most diabetics are always hungry, intermittent fasting can be an excellent way to assist those who are fighting with their diabetes. When you start with your diet, take into consideration your overall energy levels. If you need more calories than you are getting through your meals, increase your calorie intake by consuming more whole grains and lean proteins. If you find that you are still hungry after an hour or so, but you’ve still burned off more calories than you’ve consumed, simply eat another serving of food. For most people, intermittent fasting will allow them to maintain a healthy weight.