Intensive lifestyle program shows promise for new diabetes patients

NCT ID NCT03839667

First seen Feb 12, 2026 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study tests whether a 12-week program of very-low-calorie diet or high-intensity exercise can improve blood sugar control better than standard diabetes education. It includes 326 overweight or obese adults newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The goal is to see if these lifestyle changes can reduce the need for medication and improve overall health.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ruijin hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200025, China

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