New Study Suggests Weight Loss and Exercise Can Lead to Type-2 Diabetes Remission in Younger Adults
Summary
A new study suggests that intensive weight loss and structured exercise can put type-2 diabetes into remission in younger adults, with 54% of participants achieving remission after six months. The regimen was strict and medically supervised, so researchers caution it may not be practical or safe for everyone.
Key Points
- A clinical trial found that intensive weight loss and structured exercise led to type-2 diabetes remission in 54% of younger adults within six months.
- The study involved 96 obese adults aged 18 to 45 in Canada and the UK, compared with only 4% remission in the standard treatment group.
- Participants followed an 800 to 900 calorie diet, meal replacements, and supervised aerobic and resistance training.
- Experts say the approach is promising but too strict for many patients without close medical supervision.
