SynthesisFrontiers in nutrition2026
Effects of time-restricted eating on metabolic panel and sleep profile in patients with type 2 diabetes: a meta-analysis.
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Abstract
Background: Time-restricted eating (TRE), a novel dietary approach for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), has been shown to affect the metabolic panel. Accordingly, this study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the TRE on glycemic control, lipid profiles, anthropometric measurements, metabolic markers, and sleep-related outcomes in patients with T2DM. Methods: A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library from inception up to May 2026. A random-effects model was used, and effect sizes are reported with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Because of substantial heterogeneity, pooled estimates are presented as hypothesis-generating rather than confirmatory. Results: Thirteen studies ( Conclusion: TRE may offer a straightforward dietary approach that could have some benefits for glycemic control (HbA1c) and central adiposity (WC) in individuals with T2DM. However, due to substantial statistical heterogeneity, small sample sizes, the fragility of pooled estimates, and low-to-moderate GRADE certainty, the current evidence does not support a definitive clinical recommendation. For all other outcomes-weight, lipids, blood pressure, sleep, dietary composition, no consistent or robust evidence of an effect was found. High-quality, long-term RCTs are needed before firm conclusions can be drawn.
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