With a dramatic increase in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), the unrelenting obesity epidemic, and rising cardiovascular disease-related mortality rates, the management of cardiometabolic risk factors and prevention of the progression to disease
With a dramatic increase in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), the unrelenting obesity epidemic, and rising cardiovascular disease-related mortality rates, the management of cardiometabolic risk factors and prevention of the progression to disease are essential steps toward improving population health. The underlying connection between T2DM and cardiovascular disease underscores the significance of several key lifestyle factors, such as nutrition and physical activity, and their impact on patient outcomes. Currently, the repercussions of poorly managed T2DM are severe; individuals with T2DM face a doubled mortality risk as well as 10-fold increased rate of hospitalization for coronary heart disease.
More than one-third of American adults are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, while over 35 million currently have diabetes – of which 90-95% are cases of T2D – and experiences a substantial