More info on how to cut your diabetes risk or achieve remission
Around 98 million Americans have prediabetes. And while it comes with its own increased health hazards (heart disease is No. 1), keeping it from progressing to full-blown Type 2 diabetes is the difference between a healthy future and one plagued with heart, kidney, liver and brain woes, potential loss of vision and nerve function, arthritis, and premature death. So new info on how to reverse pre- or full-blown Type 2 diabetes or dodge it altogether is great news.
A study in Diabetes Care looked at 18 randomized, controlled trials and found that folks recently diagnosed with the condition can achieve remission -- if they follow their recommended treatment to a T. Combining anti-diabetes medications with physical activity, improved nutrition, and health coaching (we now have that at 4YOUngevity.com) increased remission by 580% compared to the control groups. Sticking with nutrition interventions with or without physical activity -- and no medications -- increased the chance for remission by 75%.
Another study in Annals of Internal Medicine found that over six years of follow-up, folks ages 55 to 75 who were overweight or obese but weren't diagnosed with diabetes or cardiovascular disease could cut their risk for developing Type 2 diabetes by 31%. How? By adopting a calorie-reduced Mediterranean diet (about 600 fewer calories daily), doing brisk walking along with strength and balance training, and receiving professional counseling to help keep them on track.
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Health pioneer Michael Roizen, M.D., is chief wellness officer emeritus at the Cleveland Clinic and author of four No. 1 New York Times bestsellers. Check out his latest, "The Great Age Reboot: Cracking the Longevity Code for a Younger Tomorrow," and find out more at www.4YOUngevity.com. Email your health and wellness questions to Dr. Mike at questions@4YOUngevity.com.
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