Quick Start: Fasting Protocol

So you’re taking the next step to naturally manage your blood sugar!

Let’s start by explaining some basics: WHAT IS FASTING?

Fasting is the act of withholding consumption of food for periods of time. In general, during these fasting periods you are not to consume any calories. That said, unsweetened drinks are permitted including: coffee, tea, water. A fast that permits drinks like this is called a wet fast. Fasting has been used effectively as a technique to support healthy blood sugar regulation.

With the support of your doctor, and their approval, The Sugar Balance Solution program uses a very easy form of fasting that you can actually do every day!

It’s called Intermittent Fasting: This type of fasting involves fasting for shorter periods on a regular basis, like daily, for instance. These types of fasts are easier to do and can be done more frequently as a result without a lot of effort and strain while getting many of the benefits.

The intermittent fasting that is suggested is what is called 16:8

In this form, you will fast from food for 16 hours, and have an 8 hour eating “window”.

For example: eating from 10am – 6pm daily and fasting from 6pm to 10am the next day.
*The best part is that the time you are sleeping counts as your fasting time!

Intermittent fasting is a simple eating routine that most people can easily incorporate into their daily lifestyle. It is, however, a slower process to healing your body, so if you and doctor find you’d like to get faster results, you can also opt to to extended fasting periods of 24 hours. The alternative method is detailed here:

NOTICE TO PATIENT: Before you start any new diet, meal plan, you must consult your doctor or primary health care provider to ensure that you have approval, support and medical supervision so you can start this new chapter safely.

IMPORTANT: If you are on any medication, do not stop taking your medication or prescriptions or attempt to make any changes without your doctor. Check your blood sugar often and work with your doctor to adjust dosages with medical supervision.