Lifestyle

Lifestyle vs metformin (prevention)

Lifestyle.

In practice

It depends on the case; there is no single guideline.

Effect by goal · level of evidence

Prevention of type 2 diabetes

reduces Very high study (A)

Landmark trial (DPP, 3,234 people with prediabetes): a lifestyle change program (7% weight loss and exercise) reduced the onset of diabetes by 58%, more than metformin (31%). Lifestyle outperforms the drug for preventing diabetes.

View the study (study) →

In depth

Lifestyle · Highest evidence: Very high · 1 finding

Findings

Type 2 diabetes prevention — reduces (Very high, study). Landmark trial (DPP, 3,234 people with prediabetes): a lifestyle change program (7% weight loss and exercise) reduced the onset of diabetes by 58%, more than metformin (31%). Lifestyle outperforms the drug for preventing diabetes. 11832527

Information, not medical advice. Prescription drugs require a doctor.

Information, not medical advice. Scientific evidence reflects the quality of the studies.