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Weight loss is the primary determinant of risk reduction in lifestyle programs to prevent diabetes.
Practitioners should prioritize weight loss strategies in diabetes prevention programs.
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Weight loss is the primary determinant of risk reduction in lifestyle programs to prevent diabetes.
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The claim is based on a comprehensive review of lifestyle interventions.
Source
Lifestyle Issues: Diet
Nicola Guess · 2016
DOI 10.1002/9781118924853.ch25
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