A new UMass Amherst study shows that more than half of type 2 diabetes cases might be preventable through healthier lifestyle choices.
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Over half of type 2 diabetes cases could be preventable, study shows
332,000 adults Study population
14 years Follow-up period
55% Preventable cases
BMI, Smoking, Activity, Diet Lifestyle risk factor ranking
7x Risk multiplier
Higher Risk With Unhealthy Lifestyle 7x
Of New Cases Could Be Prevented 55%
Adults Studied 332,000