Association between a mediterranean lifestyle and Type 2 diabetes incidence: a prospective UK biobank study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is mounting evidence that the Mediterranean diet prevents type 2 diabetes, but little is known about the role of Mediterranean lifestyles other than diet and among non-Mediterranean populations. This work aimed to examine the association between a comprehensive Mediterranean-type lifestyle and type 2 diabetes incidence in a British adult population.

Methods

We used data from 112,493 individuals free of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus, aged 40-69 years, from the UK Biobank cohort, who were followed from 2009 to 2010 to 2021. The Mediterranean lifestyle was assessed through the 25-item MEDLIFE index, which comprises three blocks: (a) "Mediterranean food consumption", (b) "Mediterranean dietary habits", (c) "Physical activity, rest, social h

SUBMITTER: Maroto-Rodriguez J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10552305 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature