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How a Simple Lifestyle Shift Slashes Type 2 Diabetes Risk—Even for the Genetically Predisposed

Tejal Somvanshi

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A study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that a healthy diet and regular exercise can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, even in those with a high genetic risk.

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How a Simple Lifestyle Shift Slashes Type 2 Diabetes Risk—Even for the Genetically Predisposed
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How a Simple Lifestyle Shift Slashes Type 2 Diabetes Risk—Even for the Genetically Predisposed

Type 2 diabetes affects 90% of the 1 in 11 adults worldwide who have diabetes.

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How a Simple Lifestyle Shift Slashes Type 2 Diabetes Risk—Even for the Genetically Predisposed

Over 500 genetic variants are linked to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, but lifestyle factors play a crucial role in managing and reducing this risk.

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How a Simple Lifestyle Shift Slashes Type 2 Diabetes Risk—Even for the Genetically Predisposed

The T2D-GENE trial involved 973 men aged 50-75 with elevated fasting blood glucose levels, divided into groups based on their genetic risk.

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How a Simple Lifestyle Shift Slashes Type 2 Diabetes Risk—Even for the Genetically Predisposed

Participants were split into intervention and control groups, with both high and low genetic risk categories represented in each group.

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How a Simple Lifestyle Shift Slashes Type 2 Diabetes Risk—Even for the Genetically Predisposed

The intervention group improved their diet, increased fiber intake, consumed more fruits and vegetables, and engaged in regular physical activity.

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Significant improvements in glucose metabolism were observed in the intervention group, leading to a reduction in the progression to type 2 diabetes compared to the control group.

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How a Simple Lifestyle Shift Slashes Type 2 Diabetes Risk—Even for the Genetically Predisposed

The benefits of lifestyle changes were significant regardless of the genetic risk level of the participants.

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Maria Lankinen emphasizes the importance of health-promoting lifestyle changes and the cost-effectiveness of group-based and internet-supported guidance in healthcare.

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