title: Strategies for preventing type II diabetes. What can be done to stem the epidemic?
abstract: Non-insulin-dependent (type II) diabetes is a major target for prevention because of its staggering emotional and financial burdens on society. The theory behind preventive efforts is that individuals at high risk often show signs of impaired glucose tolerance before diabetes fully develops. Once identified, these patients may respond to several pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions that lower blood glucose levels and improve cardiovascular fitness with few adverse effects. However, the long-term efficacy of these approaches is uncertain. Information from the National Institutes of Health Diabetes Prevention Program should help clarify the impact of preventive measures and their cost-effectiveness.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, USA.
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Mudaliar
authors.forename: R R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Henry
mesh_terms: D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000517:prevention & control*; D015444:Exercise; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D014481:United States; D015431:Weight Loss
chemical_list: D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents