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Lifestyle Changes as Effective as Drugs in Treating Pre-DiabetesWhat is the problem and what is known about it so far?As the epidemic of overweight and obesity continues to grow, experts predict that diabetes will increase in the future. Although there are several drugs and other strategies to control pre-diabetes and diabetes, no single approach works for all people. To treat everyone who needs it, doctors need to be able to provide a variety of therapies. Why did the researchers do this particular study?Researchers wanted to compare the effect of drug therapy with that of lifestyle changes, such as exercising and eating a healthier diet. Who was studied?The study included 8,084 people with pre-diabetes who participated in 21 studies. How was the study done?The researchers reviewed the medical literature and databases to find well-controlled clinical studies comparing drugs and lifestyle changes in people with pre-diabetes. What did the researchers find?Analysis of all of the studies showed a consistent trend that lifestyle changes are about as effective as drug therapy in delaying or preventing type 2 diabetes. What were the limitations of the study?Some studies that looked at drugs that are no longer available were not included in the analysis. Other studies were not included that used different methods. Different conclusions may be drawn from a larger comparison. What are the implications of the study?Lifestyle changes work as well as drug therapy to prevent or delay the progression to diabetes among people with pre-diabetes. |
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