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June 8, 2002

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Question from the United Kingdom:

I have impaired glucose tolerance. Should I follow the same guidelines as for type 2 diabetes?

Answer:

From: DTeam Staff

Yes indeed, since impaired glucose tolerance may represent early diabetes. The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) and a trial in Finland have shown that the best way is to try to avoid becoming overweight through a proper diet and to adopt an active way of life increasing physical exercise.

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