Mediterranean-Style Diet and Exercise Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Risk
A large-scale study found that the risk of developing type 2 diabetes can be reduced by 31% through a lighter Mediterranean-style diet, moderate physical activity, and professional weight loss help.
Modest and sustained lifestyle changes could prevent thousands of new (type 2 diabetes) diagnoses every year.
The PREDIMED-Plus trial, led by the University of Navarra, involved over 200 researchers from 22 institutions and 4,746 participants aged 55-75 who were overweight or obese with metabolic syndrome.
- Participants had no history of cardiovascular disease or diabetes.
- The trial was conducted in over 100 primary care centers.
Author's summary: A Mediterranean-style diet and moderate exercise significantly reduce type 2 diabetes risk.