The U.S. Diabetes Prevention Program, celebrating its 21st anniversary, has delivered groundbreaking news. Its latest findings reveal that participants with prediabetes who adopted intensive lifestyle changes slashed their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by a remarkable 58 percent! This is nearly double the effectiveness of metformin, a common diabetes medication, which only managed a 31 percent risk reduction.

Even more impressive? These life-changing benefits persisted for over two decades. However, the program’s original focus on calorie and fat restriction now appears somewhat limited in its understanding of metabolic health. We now know that blood sugar control is far more nuanced than simply cutting calories.

So, what other lifestyle strategies could potentially yield even better outcomes? This is a question that demands further exploration, paving the way for even more effective prevention strategies in the fight against Type 2 diabetes.