👀 You wanted proof — here it is!
Research clearly shows that poor diet, lack of activity, broken sleep and poor weight control are the most powerful drivers of type 2 diabetes risk. Improving these lifestyle factors can prevent the diabetic condition, slow progression and even reverse Type 2 diabetes into remission
Structured lifestyle programs consistently outperform medication for prevention as they form the proven foundation for metabolic repair.
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Research Papers
Below is a curated list of research evidence showing how lifestyle factors influence type 2 diabetes development
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Random Selection
We have randomly selected a number of studies that relate to each disease stage with links to the relevant research articles
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There are many, many more studies to research if you want to dig deep into the weeds and learn more – Google® or ChatGPT® will help you with that!
🌱 Display the Research For Disease Stages 0 to 4: From Prevention to Co-Morbidities
Research Papers:
🩺 Intensive lifestyle intervention reduced diabetes incidence by 58% (DPP). Conclusions: Lifestyle changes and treatment with metformin both reduced the incidence of diabetes in persons at high risk. The lifestyle intervention was more effective than metformin.
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🩺 Finnish DPS trial confirmed long-term prevention effects. Conclusions: Type 2 diabetes can be prevented by changes in the lifestyles of high-risk subjects.
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🩺 Mediterranean-style eating reduced type 2 diabetes risk in large cohort studies.
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🩺 Intensive lifestyle intervention reduced diabetes incidence by 58% (DPP). Conclusions: Lifestyle changes and treatment with metformin both reduced the incidence of diabetes in persons at high risk. The lifestyle intervention was more effective than metformin.
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🩺 Finnish DPS trial confirmed long-term prevention effects. Conclusions: Type 2 diabetes can be prevented by changes in the lifestyles of high-risk subjects.
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🩺 Mediterranean-style eating reduced type 2 diabetes risk in large cohort studies.
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🩺 Ultra-processed foods increased risk of metabolic disease and incident type 2 diabetes.
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🩺 Regular physical activity independently lowers diabetes incidence and improves insulin sensitivity.
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