The role of diet and exercise in type 2 diabetes prevention

Prof Nurse. 2003 Aug;18(12):690-2.

Abstract

Although traditionally seen in middle aged and older people Type 2 diabetes, which is associated with obesity, poor diet and lack of exercise, is increasingly being diagnosed in children and young people who are overweight. Studies from around the world point to the usefulness of diet and exercise regimens in preventing onset of this illness.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Child
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / diet therapy*
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / etiology
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / physiopathology
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / prevention & control*
  • Exercise / physiology*
  • Feeding Behavior
  • Female
  • Health Behavior
  • Health Education / methods
  • Humans
  • Life Style
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Obesity / complications
  • Obesity / prevention & control
  • Risk Factors