Lifestyle intervention group
T2DM, weight reduction
The specific intervention goals were weight reduction (5% or more from baseline weight), dietary modification (energy proportion of total fat <30% and saturated fat <10% of total energy and dietary fiber intake at least 3.6 g/MJ (15 g/1000 kcal), and moderate intensity physical activity (30 min/day or more) [The goal of the counselling was to equip the participants with necessary skills and knowledge and to achieve gradual, permanent behavioral changes to prevent the progression of IGT to T2DM [Goal-setting was an integral part of the intervention. Participants were encouraged to establish personal intermediate lifestyle goals for themselves by proposing practical issues that they could try to improve [The participants were individually advised to increase their overall level of physical activity [