Can Intermittent Fasting Replace Your Meds?

I love the enthusiasm around Intermittent Fasting (IF). It’s one of the most powerful tools we have for resetting insulin sensitivity and giving the digestive system a break. But I also see a dangerous trend: people "prescribing" IF to themselves as a way to "get off" their blood pressure or diabetes meds without a doctor's supervision.

Fasting is a tool, not a miracle. Here is what you need to know before you try to replace your prescriptions with a fasting timer.

The Biological "Reset"

IF works by lowering the constant demand for insulin. According to research on metabolic health, this can lead to weight loss and improved A1C levels. For some, it can eventually lead to needing lower doses of medication.

But here is the danger: if you are already on a drug like Glyburide or Insulin, and you stop eating for 16 hours, your blood sugar can plummet to life-threatening levels.

The "Bridge" Philosophy

I view IF as a "partner," not a replacement. You use the fasting to heal the environment of your body, while the medication manages the crisis. Over time, your doctor might see that your body is healing and they will be the ones to lower your dose.

You should never make that call yourself. It’s like trying to pull the scaffolding off a building before the concrete has dried.

Don't Fast Out of Poverty

I’ve met patients who started "fasting" simply because they couldn't afford their $800 monthly meds. That isn't a health choice; it’s a survival tactic. We help you get the clinical support you need for $40 a month, so you can choose to fast for your health, not because you’re broke.

Get the meds you need for $40/mo and fast safely.