Case study: Type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), also known as non-insulin dependent diabetes, currently represents a major threat to human health, with an estimated 425 million adult patients and 4 million deaths globally in 2017.

In this video, the course presenter explores the connection between lifestyle and T2DM.

Accrued evidence indicates that type 2 diabetes can be largely prevented or managed through adherence to a healthy lifestyle and a high-quality diet.

Overall, there is no consensus on the relative proportions of macronutrient intake that should be applied for people suffering from pre-diabetes, fasting glycemia or diabetes, but some general advice is agreed upon.

Author: Dr. Francesco Visioli