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Prediabetes Reversed Without Weight Loss: New Study Challenges Old Beliefs

As part of the study, around 1 in 4 participants in lifestyle programmes were able to normalise blood sugar without losing a single pound. (Picture: Pexels)

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Moneycontrol•19-03-2026, 15:40

Prediabetes Reversed Without Weight Loss: New Study Challenges Old Beliefs

•A new study in Nature Medicine suggests prediabetes can be reversed without weight loss, challenging decades-old beliefs.
•Around one in four participants in lifestyle programs normalized blood sugar without losing a single pound.
•The key lies in where fat is stored (visceral vs. subcutaneous), fat redistribution, and hormonal changes.
•Dietary tweaks like Mediterranean-style foods and endurance exercise can help shift fat from harmful abdominal areas.
•Doctors may now prioritize blood sugar improvements and metabolic health over scale numbers, offering new hope.

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