Thwarting the progression to diabetes
Weight loss and increased physical activity can prevent or delay diabetes by overcoming insulin resistance. Diet and exercise are more effective in preventing diabetes than are glucose-lowering drugs.
Publish date: April 2, 2007
JAIME A. DAVIDSON, MD , OSAMA HAMDY, MD, PhD
JAIME A. DAVIDSON, MD , OSAMA HAMDY, MD, PhD
Weight loss and increased physical activity can prevent or delay diabetes by overcoming insulin resistance. Diet and exercise are more effective in preventing diabetes than are glucose-lowering drugs.