Diabetes Prevention Programme: The Best Ways To Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

The Diabetes Prevention Programme
The programme was initiated by Professor Gregory W. Storch, a University of Pittsburgh Professor who was a staunch advocate of the therapeutic benefits of behavioral modification for controlling blood glucose levels and preventing or delaying type 2 diabetes. Storch's work was further validated through his long-term follow-up in a number of clinical trials of the effects of this behaviour modification in preventing or delaying diabetes. In 1998, he published a small randomized controlled trial of overweight and obese adults enrolled in a county-wide randomized controlled trial of the Diabetes Prevention Program, which examined the benefits of an intensive lifestyle intervention to reduce high-risk diabetes risk.



What is Type 2 Diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is the most common form of diabetes. The word 'T2D' means that the patient is suffering from type 2 diabetes. Though Type 1 diabetes is caused by deficiency of insulin and may require insulin shots, type 2 diabetes results from the proliferation of excessive body fat. In spite of being called 'adult-onset' diabetes, it mostly occurs in the pre-obese population. T2D can cause significant complications, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney failure, vision loss, and amputation of toes or feet. It is still not clear exactly what causes the fat to accumulate in the pancreas or the liver. It is thought that the body's attempts to suppress glucose production may be the cause. T2D affects about 30-40 million people in the U.S. alone.



The Risk Factors For Type 2 Diabetes
The risks for type 2 diabetes are genetically determined. But the risk of diabetes increases with being overweight and people who are obese. The study found that certain eating patterns and exercise habits can help lower the risk of type 2 diabetes and are fairly simple to adopt. For instance, each extra 200-pound loss reduced the risk of type 2 diabetes by 11 percent. More about type 2 diabetes: The study showed that type 2 diabetes was not as much a risk factor as the weight itself. The study found that exercise alone, without a strict diet, can be successful in stopping type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is usually a genetic disorder, so it is normal for people who carry the gene to also have a risk of the disease.



What is a risk factor?
Studies have shown that carrying extra weight is the single biggest risk factor for type 2 diabetes, particularly if the extra weight is belly fat. The DPP focused on people at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes because of their medical history, as well as on those who don’t fit this profile. To enroll, you had to meet these three criteria: 1. You had to be at risk of developing type 2 diabetes because of your medical history, such as a family history of diabetes or history of other diseases that raise your risk for diabetes, such as high blood pressure or a history of excessive weight gain. 2. You had to be overweight (body mass index, or BMI, was higher than 30, which is considered obese) or at risk of obesity because of your medical history or a family history of obesity.



How can I reduce my risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes?
* Avoiding obesity, weight gain, and diabetes can reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes by more than 60%. * Eat fewer and healthier foods, keep your weight at a healthy level, get regular physical activity, get a good night’s sleep, and not smoke. * People who are at higher risk for diabetes should follow a DPP as a part of a diabetes prevention programme. * Talk to your doctor about a diabetes prevention programme to help you reach your goal and help you avoid unnecessary health complications.



What does the Diabetes Prevention Programme entail?
People with high blood glucose levels or with risk factors for type 2 diabetes are directed to take a life-long regimen of diabetes-related behavior changes. The Diabetes Prevention Programme is managed by your healthcare provider. Once you are prescribed the diabetes-related diet and exercise plan, you are trained in the program. Once you complete the program, you receive support in your regular life to continue with your healthy behavior changes. For more detailed information on the Diabetes Prevention Programme, download this PDF. 3. Choosing Healthy Foods Eating a healthy diet is very important for a person with type 2 diabetes.



Conclusion
The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is one of the most effective approaches to fighting type 2 diabetes. Recent research shows that people who are at high risk for diabetes can prevent or delay the disease by losing a modest amount of weight. The DPP is an evidence-based program, and it is now being used in many parts of the country. Individuals with diabetes and other risk factors for type 2 diabetes can use the DPP and lose weight and improve their health at the same time. In this video, I discuss the benefits of using the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) to prevent type 2 diabetes. Medical News Today recently reported that adults with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes could reverse the condition with a combination of diet and exercise.