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The amount of weight lost in the intervention group represented 3.7 percent of body weight — less than doctors often think is needed to reduce the incidence of diabetes.
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Weight lost in intervention group represented 3.7 percent of body weight less than doctors often think is needed to reduce diabetes incidence
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{
    "topic": "Mediterranean Diet and Diabetes Risk",
    "source": "The New York Times",
    "study_group": "intervention group",
    "weight_loss": "3.7% of body weight",
    "publication_date": "2025-08-25"
}
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September 2, 2025 at 7:14 PM (6 days ago)
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September 2, 2025 at 7:14 PM (6 days ago)

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A large Spanish trial found that older adults at risk of diabetes who followed a Mediterranean diet, reduced calories, and exercised were 31% less likely to develop the disease. The study adds to evidence supporting diet, activity, and weight loss in preventing diabetes.

Mediterranean Diet
Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
Weight Loss
Exercise
Public Health
Randomized Controlled Trial
Metabolic Syndrome

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