Lifestyle intervention is beneficial for most people with type 2 diabetes, but not all

(Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center) For people who are overweight or obese and have type 2 diabetes, the first line of treatment is usually lifestyle intervention, including weight loss and increased physical activity. While this approach has cardiovascular benefit for many, it can be detrimental for people who have poor blood sugar control, according to a study conducted by researchers at Wake Forest School of Medicine.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news