Type 2 diabetes is a progressive disease that results from defects in insulin action (insulin
resistance), insulin secretion (insulin deficiency), or both. The progressive decline in β-c ell …

Worldwide, the number of persons with diabetes and those who are at risk for diabetes is
increasing at an alarming rate, largely driven by the rising prevalence of obesity and …

Three of the four largest and, arguably, most important long-term clinical trials focusing on
diabetes in the past 2 decades have had medical nutrition therapy (MNT) as a major …

The diabetes epidemic is fueled by a societal increase in insulin resistance, caused by
lifestyle factors, particularly excessive caloric intake and physical inactivity. Aging also plays …

Lifestyle therapy is the cornerstone of diabetes treatment and is designed to work alone or in
concert with any medical therapy to achieve the following treatment goals:(i) control …

Four hundred fifteen million adults worldwide were living with diabetes in 2015 (global
prevalence 8.8%), and the estimate is projected to rise to more than 642 million by 2040 …

Lifestyle is the cornerstone of diabetes prevention and plays an integral part in the
management of type 2 diabetes. Overweight and obesity are highly related to diabetes risk …

Type 2 diabetes has been increasing in incidence and prevalence over the past 20 years,
with worldwide prevalence estimated at 6.28%. 1 The estimated cost of diagnosed diabetes …

Recommendations to reduce weight through increased physical activity and dietary
restriction have been a mainstay of diabetes care dating back to antiquity. 1 In modern …

Abstract The United States is experiencing epidemics of both diabetes and obesity. Lifestyle
intervention, including medical nutrition therapy (MNT), has been demonstrated to be …