Research
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A multifactorial approach targeting glucose, blood pressure, lipids, and lifestyle simultaneously is the most effective strategy for preventing diabetes complications.
To prevent serious health issues, you need to manage your blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol together, not just one. This involves lifestyle changes like eating well, exercising 150 minutes a week, and losing weight, often supported by medications. This combined approach is proven to be the best way to protect your heart and kidneys.
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Trials have shown that the most effective strategy for preventing complications of diabetes is a multifactorial approach focussing simultaneously on the management of diet, exercise, glucose levels, blood pressure and lipids.
Why this rating
Supported by landmark trials (UKPDS, Steno-2) and meta-analyses cited in the text.
Source
Preventing diabetes complications
Sophie Templer et al. · Internal Medicine Journal · 2024
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