Low-Energy Diet Plus Structured Exercise Reverses Early Onset Diabetes

A low-energy diet combined with a structured exercise program led to early onset type 2 diabetes remission. FreshSplash/E+/Getty Images A new study found that a low-energy diet and exercise reversed early onset type 2 diabetes in half of participants. This is important because early onset diabetes can lead to earlier health decline and other complications. Experts suggest eating a good-quality diet and reducing calories by about 500–700 daily to lose weight. Aim for 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity each week. A new study has found that a combination of a low-energy diet and structured exercise reversed early onset type 2 diabetes in about half of participants. The research focuses on adults under 45 years old who developed type 2 diabetes early in life. The authors presented their findings at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Annual Meeting, held September 28 to October 2. Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which the body becomes less able to respond to insulin or has difficulty producing it, leading to elevated blood sugar and low energy. If untreated or not properly managed, it can lead to serious complications such as vision problems, k…

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