Hi All,
I have just been Reading over a piece if research by the Diabetes Prevention Program Research Group. This is yet another paper that shows us how important diet and physical activity actually are.
The study followed 3000 overweight people, they were split into three groups. One following a healthy diet and exercise, another taking anti-diabetic drugs, the other taking a placebo.
The research showed that the group following a diet and exercise program gained the greatest benefits in terms of reduced risk of diabetes. The actual risk of developing type 2 diabetes was reduced by 58% compared to the placebo group. While the anti-diabetic group saw their risk reduce by a third.
This is yet another study that shows the power of healthy eating and physical activity.
Until next time,
Tom
Tom,
I like the research as a type 1 diabetic and personal trainer I can vouch for the affect of nutrition adn exercise on your sugar levels and physique. I hope this research is learnt from and applied.
David
Personal Trainer Essex
Fast Fat Loss Blueprint
HI David,
There has been a load of work in this area, it is vital that we as personal trainers, and health and wellbeing professionals are not just here to shout out reps. We have much more to offer in terms of health promotion and helping individuals take control of their own health and reduce their risk of chronic and degenerative disease.
Thanks for the comment David!
TOM