Mixed
Long-term lifestyle interventions combining diet, exercise, and behavior therapy significantly reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome in adults with impaired glucose tolerance or obesity compared to control groups.
To prevent type 2 diabetes, rely on a combination of dietary changes, regular physical activity, and behavioral strategies rather than just one. Studies show this multi-component approach significantly lowers diabetes risk compared to no intervention or diet alone.
Diet with exercise and/or behaviour therapy demonstrated significant reduction in hypertension and improvement in risk of metabolic syndrome and diabetes compared with no treatment control.
Why this rating
Based on multiple RCTs and meta-analyses showing significant risk reduction, though some long-term studies (WHIDMT) showed null effects for diabetes prevention.
Source
Systematic review of long‐term lifestyle interventions to prevent weight gain and morbidity in adults
Tamara Brown et al. · Obesity Reviews · 2009
DOI 10.1111/j.1467-789x.2009.00641.x
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