Could a 16-Hour fast be the key to better blood sugar in teens?

This trial tests whether time-limited eating—consuming all food and drinks within an 8-hour period and fasting for the remaining 16 hours—can improve blood sugar control, insulin function, and body fat in adolescents with type 2 diabetes. Participants aged 12 to 21 will follow this eating pattern without calorie restriction, and researchers will measure changes in glucose levels, hemoglobin A1c, and body composition over 12 weeks. The goal is to see if this simple dietary approach can help manage the disease and potentially reduce the need for medication.