The Insulin Resistance and Pre-Diabetes fact sheet explains the causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and pre-diabetes. Readers can refer to a body mass index table to evaluate body weight relative to height. The fact sheet summarizes the results of the DPP and discusses strategies that can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.
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The Diabetes Prevention Program fact sheet summarizes the findings of the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP); this major 3-year clinical trial showed that diet and exercise sharply reduced the chances that a person with impaired glucose tolerance would develop type 2 diabetes. The fact sheet defines type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes and also lists the risk factors for type 2 diabetes. |
