Obesity's Link to Type 2 Diabetes Not So Clear-Cut: Study
Obesity's Link to Type 2 Diabetes Not So Clear-Cut: Study
Most participants developed condition after being overweight for years, not after large recent gain
Mezitis said the new findings need to be confirmed in other studies, and that additional studies need to look at a more diverse population.
In the meantime, he added, "We can tell the population to start making small changes in their diet. That may be easier to maintain. And, even a small amount of weight loss helps reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes. A weight loss of 10 percent of your body weight significantly reduces your risk of diabetes, high cholesterol and heart disease."
Slideshow: Type 2 Diabetes Overview
Obesity's Link to Type 2 Diabetes Not So Clear-Cut
Most participants developed condition after being overweight for years, not after large recent gain
Mezitis said the new findings need to be confirmed in other studies, and that additional studies need to look at a more diverse population.
In the meantime, he added, "We can tell the population to start making small changes in their diet. That may be easier to maintain. And, even a small amount of weight loss helps reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes. A weight loss of 10 percent of your body weight significantly reduces your risk of diabetes, high cholesterol and heart disease."
Slideshow: Type 2 Diabetes Overview
