A randomized trial involving 4,746 older patients with overweight or obesity and metabolic syndrome demonstrated that an energy-reduced Mediterranean diet, coupled with physical activity and behavioral support, significantly decreased the incidence of type 2 diabetes. Patients on the intervention experienced a 31% lower relative risk of developing diabetes compared to the control group, alongside notable weight loss and improved dietary adherence. The findings, reported by Miguel Ruiz-Canela and colleagues, emphasize the effectiveness of modest weight reductions in lowering diabetes risk.

Source: Annals of Internal Medicine