Dr. Yekaterina Dudinskaya, head of a laboratory at the Scientific Center for Gerontology at Pirogov University, stated that a healthy diet and physical activity can significantly slow the development of type 2 diabetes.
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She noted that this disease continues to spread rapidly and has become one of the most pressing medical challenges of our time.
Dr. Dudinskaya explained:
"Key risk factors include being over the age of 45, physical inactivity, consuming foods high in carbohydrates and trans fats such as fast food and processed products, gastrointestinal disorders, high blood pressure, and a history of gestational diabetes. However, genetics is particularly concerning—if a close relative has type 2 diabetes, the risk of developing it rises to 40–45%, and that cannot be ignored."
She stressed that the foundation of diabetes prevention does not lie in medication, but rather in proper nutrition, regular exercise, and maintaining a healthy weight, all of which can drastically reduce the risk of developing the disease.
She added:
"International research data is remarkable: people with prediabetes who made radical lifestyle changes reduced their risk of developing the disease by 70%, which is twice as effective as taking the drug metformin."
According to Dr. Dudinskaya, modern nutrition science is now more flexible—there are no absolute bans, but it is recommended to limit sweets and white flour products, as consuming them in large quantities renders even the best medications ineffective.
"Fast carbohydrates"—such as white bread and pastries made from refined flour—are particularly harmful because they enter the bloodstream quickly, causing sharp spikes in blood sugar levels, which no medication can "catch" in time.
Whole grain products are a healthier alternative because they are absorbed more slowly, preventing these dramatic sugar fluctuations. This advice applies not only to bread but also to pancakes, cakes, and other baked goods—hence the recommendation to avoid consuming them daily.
She concluded:
"Type 2 diabetes is sometimes called 'accelerated aging', but a balanced diet and regular physical activity can significantly slow this process. In fact, a diabetic-friendly diet is a model of health that benefits everyone."
It’s worth noting that type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that develops when the body fails to use insulin effectively, despite producing it.
(Source: Novosti)
