Summary: Type 2 diabetes represents the most common form of carbohydrate disorders affecting
at least 5% of the population in the industrialized world. In addition to genetic
predisposition obesity and a sedentary lifestyle are the main promoters. Recent data
clearly suggest that lifestyle intervention in people at increased risk can potently
reduce the incidence of the disease. In overt type 2 diabetes, good glycaemic control
and aggressive management of associated cardiovascular risk factors may prevent its
multiple and costly complications.
