INTEGRATING LIFESTYLE MEDICINE FOR PREDIABETES TYPE 2 DIABETES AND CARDIOMETABOLIC DISEASE (PB 2023) Paperback

Lifestyle changes are universally recommended for individuals with type 2 diabetes and cardiometabolic diseases. However, most clinical practices, educational programs, and clinical trials in these areas tend to focus primarily on medication and procedures, with insufficient emphasis on lifestyle medicine. Lifestyle medicine can act as a countermeasure, addressing factors such as personal choices, natural and built environments, cultural traditions, and socioeconomic influences that impact an individual’s metabolic health. Integrating Lifestyle Medicine for Prediabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, and Cardiometabolic Disease presents clinical evidence and a mechanistic understanding of the six pillars of lifestyle medicine. It encourages early intervention rather than concentrating solely on diagnosing and treating established diseases. Intervening earlier can help slow disease progression, prevent complications, reduce costs, and enhance a patient's overall health throughout their life.