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Stephanie M Gruss1, Kunthea Nhim2, Edward Gregg3
1Division of Diabetes Translation, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Hwy., Mailstop F75, Atlanta, GA, 30341, USA. inf6@cdc.gov.
Purpose Of Review:
This article highlights foundational evidence, translation studies, and current research behind type 2 diabetes prevention efforts worldwide, with focus on high-risk populations, and whole-population approaches as catalysts to global prevention.
Recent Findings:
Continued focus on the goals of foundational lifestyle change program trials and their global translations, and the targeting of those at highest risk through both in-person and virtual modes of program delivery, is critical. Whole-population approaches (e.g., socioeconomic policies, healthy food promotion, environmental/systems changes) and awareness raising are essential complements to efforts aimed at high-risk populations. Successful type 2 diabetes prevention strategies are being realized in the USA through the National Diabetes Prevention Program and elsewhere in the world. A multi-tiered approach involving appropriate risk targeting and whole-population efforts is essential to curb the global diabetes epidemic.
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