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 Mediterranean-style diet combined with moderate physical activity and professional weight loss help.
The study, known as PREDIMED-Plus, was led by the University of Navarra and involved over 200 researchers from 22 universities, hospitals, and research institutes across more than 100 primary care centers.
- Involved 4,746 people aged 55-75 who were overweight or obese with metabolic syndrome
- No history of cardiovascular disease or diabetes
Modest and sustained lifestyle changes could prevent thousands of new (type 2 diabetes) diagnoses every year.
Author's summary: Mediterranean diet and exercise reduce diabetes risk.