What are the long-term effects of a lifestyle intervention on weight and cardiovascular risk factors in type 2 diabetes patients?
The long-term effects of a lifestyle intervention on weight and cardiovascular risk factors in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus have been studied in the Look AHEAD trial. The four-year results showed that a lifestyle intervention involving a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity led to significant improvements in weight, cardiorespiratory fitness, and several cardiovascular risk factors, such as insulin sensitivity, blood pressure, and total cholesterol levels. These results suggest that lifestyle interventions can provide long-term benefits for type 2 diabetes patients in terms of weight and cardiovascular risk factor management.