Eating a nutritious diet, losing weight, and becoming more physically active can significantly reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Six Distinct Type 2 Diabetes Risk GroupsSeveral years ago, DZD researchers separated people at risk of type 2 diabetes into six clearly defined clusters. In the latest analysis, researchers examined whether long-term weight loss and lifestyle-based diabetes prevention produced different results across these risk groups. The analysis concentrated on participants who achieved substantial weight loss and successfully maintained it over the long term. This was true even when they achieved substantial and lasting weight loss, particularly when researchers examined blood sugar regulation.