Diet and exercise in noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus

Abstract: This report includes the draft statements formulated from the Consensus Development Conference on Diet and Exercise in Noninsulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus. The conference was sponsored by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases and the National Institutes of Health, Office of Medical Applications of Research in collaboration with Institute National de la Sante et de la Recherche Medicale. The draft staatements were formulated based on the following questions: 1) what is the significance of excess body fat in the patient with noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus and how can weight reduction be achieved and maintained? 2) what are the appropriate components of the dietary prescription for patients with noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus? 3) what are the benefits and risks of exercise in patients with noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus and should exercise be prescribed?

4) what is the evidence that weight control, diet, and/or exercise can prevent noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus? 5) what are the directions for future research?