Clinical trial shows diet and exercise can lead to type 2 diabetes remission in young adults

A clinical trial published in The Lancet Regional Health Americas found that a low-energy diet and supervised exercise program led to type 2 diabetes remission in 54% of younger adults (20-39) with early-onset obesity over 24 weeks. This significantly outperformed usual care, with remission defined as HbA1c below 6.5% without medication for at least 12 weeks. The findings highlight the potential for lifestyle interventions to improve blood sugar control and muscle health in this demographic.