Effects of intermittent fasting on health markers in those with type 2 diabetes: A pilot study

Table 4 Morning, afternoon and postprandial self-monitored blood glucose levels decreased during intermittent fasting

14 d averaged SMBG pooled	Mean ± SD Phase 1	Mean ± SD Phase 2	Mean ± SD Phase 3	% change from Phase 1 to 2	% change from Phase 2 to 3
μfasting SMBG	8.2 ± 1.3	7.7 ± 1.8	8.1 ± 1.4	-6.10%	+5.20%
μafternoon SMBG	7.5 ± 1.0	7.2 ± 1.2	7.0 ± 0.9	-4.00%	-2.80%
μpost prandial SMBG	8.7 ± 1.9	8.6 ± 1.9	8.8 ± 1.7	-1.10%	+2.30%

μ: Average; SMBG: Self-monitored blood glucose.