Scientists find simple tweaks that cut diabetes risk by 31%: Study
Summary
A study led by Harvard and European researchers shows that combining a Mediterranean diet with calorie reduction, moderate exercise, and professional weight loss support lowers type 2 diabetes risk by 31%.
Key Points
- A Mediterranean-style diet combined with calorie restriction and moderate physical activity reduces type 2 diabetes risk by 31%.
- The PREDIMED-Plus trial followed 4,746 overweight or obese adults aged 55 to 75 with metabolic syndrome for six years.
- Intervention participants lost an average of 3.3 kg and reduced waist circumference by 3.6 cm, compared to minimal changes in the control group.
- Adding calorie control and exercise to the Mediterranean diet prevented roughly three cases of diabetes per 100 people, highlighting significant public health benefits.
