Lifestyle, Not Weight Loss, Key to Preventing Diabetes in Prediabetes
A groundbreaking study published in Nature Medicine has revealed that managing blood sugar levels through a healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce the risk of diabetes in people with prediabetes, even without weight loss. This finding challenges current prevention strategies and has significant implications for millions of people worldwide affected by prediabetes.
The long-term study, involving over 1100 participants, found that 234 individuals who did not lose weight or even gained weight, but managed to normalize their blood sugar levels, reduced their risk of developing diabetes by a remarkable 71%. This suggests that restoring a normal fasting blood sugar level is more crucial than the number on the scale for preventing diabetes.
The research, conducted by teams from the University Hospital Tübingen, Helmholtz Munich, and the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD), also found that those who normalized their blood sugar without weight loss had a lower proportion of visceral fat. This indicates that fat distribution patterns, not just weight, play a vital role in preventing diabetes.
The study's findings emphasize the importance of blood sugar control and fat distribution in preventing diabetes, shifting the focus away from weight loss alone. Future guidelines should prioritize these factors in preventing and treating diabetes. The research group, led by Prof. Dr. Andreas Birkenfeld and Prof. Dr. Reiner Jumpertz-von Schwartzenberg, is actively sharing these insights with the public through various media platforms and press releases.
Read also:
- Stephanie Estremera Gonzalez: From Medical Assistant to Residential Manager at The Point/Arc
- Impact of a Government Shutdown on Citizens
- Medical Specialist Based in Visakhapatnam
- Individuals in New York afflicted by Legionnaires' disease have legitimate legal entitlements. Here's some essential information on the matter.
