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A structured lifestyle intervention targeting a 7% weight loss and 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week significantly reduces the incidence of type 2 diabetes in high-risk individuals with impaired glucose tolerance.
To prevent diabetes, aim to lose 7% of your body weight and get 150 minutes of moderate exercise (like brisk walking) each week. Start by tracking fat intake to make it easier, then add calorie tracking if needed. Use a scale and a food/activity log to monitor progress. If you slip up, don't quit; just get back on track. Consistency over perfection is key.
The two major goals of the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) lifestyle intervention were a minimum of 7% weight loss/weight maintenance and a minimum of 150 min of physical activity similar in intensity to brisk walking... resulted in a 58% reduction in the incidence rate of diabetes
Why this rating
Based on a large, multi-center, randomized clinical trial (DPP) with 1,079 participants in the lifestyle arm.
Source
The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)
The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) Research Group · Diabetes Care · 2002
DOI 10.2337/diacare.25.12.2165
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