Intensive Weight Loss Intervention and Cancer Risk in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: Analysis of the Look AHEAD Randomized Clinical Trial

Aside from not smoking, research shows that staying at a healthy weight throughout life is the single most important way to protect against cancer.

A large and consistent body of research shows that adults with obesity are at increased risk of 12 types of cancer.

This new study showed losing weight through diet and exercise may reverse that risk. It is important to note this study had several limitations including a small sample size, therefore wasn’t of statistical significance and included only adults with Type 2 diabetes.