A recent study published in Nutrients reveals that a digital lifestyle program reduced the 10-year diabetes risk by nearly 46% in prediabetic adults.
The study, which followed over 130,000 participants, found that those who participated in the digital program had significantly improved metabolic markers and a higher rate of diabetes remission.
Key Findings
The study categorized participants into diabetic (7.5%), prediabetic (36.2%), and healthy (56.3%) groups. After six to twelve months, 12.2% of prediabetics and 9.7% of diabetics joined a dietitian-guided digital program focused on lifestyle changes.
The results showed a 45.6% reduction in diabetes risk among prediabetics who participated, while diabetics experienced a 2.4-fold increase in remission rates.
Impact on Metabolic Health
The study found significant insulin resistance and higher blood glucose levels in both diabetic and prediabetic groups.
Inflammation markers, such as hs-CRP, were elevated, particularly in diabetic participants, indicating increased cardiovascular risk.
Lipid abnormalities, including higher triglycerides and smaller LDL particles, were also observed.
Conclusion
The digital intervention proved effective in reducing diabetes risk and improving metabolic health. While promising, the authors note that blended in-person and digital interventions may be even more effective than fully digital programs.
Further research is needed to explore the impact of inflammation and lipid changes on diabetes and cardiovascular risk.
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