Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology have confirmed that adopting a healthy, integrated lifestyle contributes to treating type 2 diabetes, by following a vegetarian diet, practicing regular physical activity, improving sleep quality, in addition to reducing stress and staying away from harmful habits.
The researchers analyzed data from 86,000 participants between the ages of 20 and 79, from 1984 to 2019, and were able to confirm diabetes through self-report questionnaires and blood sugar readings.
Dr. said: Padmaja Pater from the university and the lead researcher in the study, said that modern lifestyles play a pivotal role in increasing the spread of the disease, especially among the groups most vulnerable to infection. Type 2 diabetes is associated with obesity, lack of exercise, and chronic stress.
She added: “We believe that this increase is related to societal changes, due to increasing physical inactivity, the spread of ultra-processed foods, and rising work pressures, which are factors that make maintaining a healthy weight more difficult.”
She stressed that continuous health follow-up can make a tangible difference, as long-term follow-up can reduce the risk of diabetes and improve public health.