Association of a multiple risk factor assessment and intervention program with risk of diabetes: A population-based matched cohort study

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by Ernst Bergman, Anna Nordström, Lars Nyberg, Peter Nordström Background Type 2 diabetes incidence remains high among older adults and contributes substantially to morbidity and healthcare burden. Most evidence supporting diabetes prevention derives from intensive lifestyle interventions targeting high-risk individuals under controlled trial conditions. The effectiveness of low-intensity, population-based prevention programs embedded in routine care remains uncertain.

We evaluated whether participation in a comprehensive health assessment and counseling program was associated with reduced incidence of diabetes in older adults. Methods and findings…

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Primary source: PLOS Medicine · September 21, 2026

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