For the first time, doctors have convincing evidence that overweight people can lower their risk of diabetes by slimming down and exercising. People who are obese and sedentary are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, also known as adult-onset diabetes. Past studies have raised the possibility that a better diet and exercise can delay or prevent the disease, and doctors have long offered such advice to patients, but the new research is the first carefully controlled study to show this really works.
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