Personal discipline and rigorous lifestyle changes can dramatically reverse early-onset type 2 diabetes among younger adults, according to findings from the RESET for Remission trial published in The Lancet Regional Health - Americas. Researchers from McGill University in Canada and the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom tracked 96 participants between the ages of 18 and 45 living with obesity and early-onset type 2 diabetes. The intervention group followed a strict routine combining a low-calorie diet ranging from 800 to 900 calories daily with supervised aerobic and resistance training. Under medical supervision, patients halted their blood sugar and blood pressure medications to focus entirely on physical effort and dietary control. Results showed that 54 percent of participants under age 45 who completed the intensive lifestyle program achieved disease remission, compared to just 4 percent of those receiving standard medical care. To qualify for remission, patients maintained healthy blood sugar levels below an HbA1c threshold of 6.5 percent for at least 12 weeks while off all medication. Lead author Dr. Kaberi Dasgupta noted that despite concerns over the demanding nature of the program, participants remained highly committed, attending a median of 17 out of 20 scheduled gym sessions and successfully preserving their lean muscle mass while shedding dangerous organ and liver fat. Source: Fox News #Health #Diabetes #Fitness #Lifestyle #MedicalResearch
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