Dr Josep Iglesies-Grau, M.D., Ph.D.
Centre de recherche et Centre ÉPIC, Institut de cardiologie de Montréal. Département de Médecine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada, Département de Nutrition, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
Prediabetes remission: long-term cardiovascular benefits
It is known that reversing prediabetes to normal blood sugar levels significantly reduces the risk of developing diabetes later in life. A new study now shows that normalizing blood sugar through a healthy diet and regular physical activity also reduces the risk of cardiovascular events by half over the next 20 to 30 years.
Type 2 Diabetes: A healthy lifestyle can mitigate the impact of bad genes!
A study reports that a healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, regardless of baseline genetic risk.
Weight regain: a recurring challenge of weight loss treatments
The positive health effects associated with weight loss are very often counteracted by rapid weight regain after the completion of weight loss interventions, including the newer GLP-1 agonists such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound). When these cycles of weight loss and regain occur repeatedly, they can have negative health consequences, particularly for the cardiovascular system.
Avoiding ultra-processed foods makes it easier to control body weight
Adhering to a healthy diet without reducing the intake of ultra-processed foods misses the mark for losing weight.