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Effects of time-restricted eating on glycemic control and variability in individuals with overweight/obesity and prediabetes: A secondary analysis of the RESET randomized controlled trial

C. Kloura, M. M. Jensen, T. S. Ekblond, H. Pedersen, A. Raben, K. Clemmensen, K. Færch, M. B. Blond et al.

Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, 2026

46 participants

Abstract

AIM

The aim of this exploratory analysis was to investigate effects of time-restricted eating (TRE) on glycemic control and variability in adults with prediabetes.

METHODS

This study utilized data from the Restricted Eating Time (RESET) randomized controlled trial. A subset of 46 participants with prediabetes, allocated to either a 10-hour TRE intervention (n = 20) or the control group (n = 26), was analyzed. Changes in continuous glucose monitoring derived outcomes, fasting glucose and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), at 6 weeks and 3 months were assessed using a linear mixed-effects model.

RESULTS

There were no between-group differences in fasting glucose or HbA1c after 6 weeks and 3 months. The 24-hour and daytime coefficient of variation were reduced within the TRE group after 6 weeks but not after 3 months. Nighttime average sensor glucose was lower in the TRE group compared with the control group after 6 weeks [-0.3 mmol/L (-0.6 to -0.1)], but this effect was not maintained after 3 months [-0.1 mmol/L (-0.4 to 0.2)].

CONCLUSION

TRE may have a small short-term beneficial effect on nighttime glucose levels in adults with prediabetes. Larger long-term TRE studies are warranted.

How strong is the evidence?

Evidence Hub reads this as a secondary / pooled analysis, done in people. Its evidence level is 3 of 5 (Moderate · trial / cohort / secondary analysis). Trials without a large randomized design, cohorts and secondary analyses give moderate evidence. Reported size: 46 participants or records.

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